Acute toxicity of gossypol in northern bobwhites
Gossypol, a secondary metabolite found in cotton (Gossypium spp.), is known to be toxic to a variety of animals, particularly monogastric mammals and commercial poultry (Gallus domesticus). Gossypol toxicosis in poultry include reduced weight, decreased egg production, and egg yolk discolouration. H...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Animal Research |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2019.1633333 |