Toxic and Medicinal Potential in Atlantic White Cedar Wetland Forests
Toxic and Medicinal Potential in Atlantic White Cedar Wetland Forests
Toxic and Medicinal Potential in Atlantic White Cedar Wetland Forests
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Major problems <strong>in</strong> toxic plant studies<br />
Literature contradictory <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>complete<br />
Plant identifications possibly faulty<br />
<strong>Toxic</strong>ity <strong>in</strong>volves the <strong>in</strong>terrelation of: Dose –<br />
rarely know, Absorption, GI lesion,<br />
Detoxicification, Excretion<br />
Plant’s toxic content varies with: Genetics –<br />
horticultural manipulation, Environment – dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
growth; cook<strong>in</strong>g et al., Life stage, Season<br />
Variation <strong>in</strong> susceptibility among animals species,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals, pre-exposure, life stage, health
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