Abstract
Two pilot trials, investigating the aversive properties of retrorsine and retrorsine nitrogen oxide and that of frosted Senecio latifolius, were executed. Retrorsine and retrorsine-NO (the toxic principles of Senecio retrorsus), unlke sceleratine-NO (the toxic principle of another hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plant, namely S. latifolius), were not capable of establishing aversion when given to a sheep. Frosted S. latifolius given to a sheep also did not induce aversion. However, a sheep averted to S. latifolius (non-frosted) refused eating frosted S. latifolius.
Recommended Citation
Snyman, Leendert D.
(2023)
"Aversion Properties of Retrorsine, Retrorsine Nitrogen Oxide and Frosted Senecio latifolius,"
Poisonous Plant Research (PPR): Vol. 6, p. 51-54.
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https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/poisonousplantresearch/vol6/iss1/5
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