This article throws light upon the eight main factors affecting toxicity. The factors are: 1. Taxonomic Differences 2. Stage of Growth 3. Condition of Plant 4. Soil and Cultivation 5. Climatic Conditions 6. Part of the Plant 7. Use of Nitrogenous Fertilizers and Weedicides 8. Host Factors. Factor # 1. Taxonomic Differences: Even slightest differences in plant may reveal unexpected [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the toxicity caused by commonly used drugs. Tetracyclines: Tetracyclines are generally non-toxic. The binding capacity of tetracyclines to bones and Ca2+ may lead to inhibition of tooth development or bone growth. The teeth may dis-colour and may cause hypoplacia of the deciduous and permanent teeth. Tetracycline hydrochloride given i.v. to lactating animals [...]
Here is a list of twelve toxic plants having deleterious effect on animal health. They are: 1. Lantana Camara 2. Ipomea Carnea 3. Ipomea Batata 4. Nerium Indicum; Thevetia Nereifolia 5. Datura Stramonium; Datura Metel 6. Abrus Precatorius 7. Ricinus Communis 8. Strychnos Mux-Vomica 9. Sorghum Spp 10. Seleniferous Plants 11. Cyanogenic Plants 12. Oxalate Producing Plants. 1. Lantana Camara: [...]