Saponin Content of Lahontan and Du Puits Alfalfas

Primitive peoples have used saponins for many years to kill fish and as a detergent. In more recent times saponin has been shown to inhibit the growth of chicks, reduce the egg production of laying hens, and to be a possible factor in bloat of ruminant animals.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, George Allan
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 1965
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2803
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3828&context=etd