Lupin leaves produce
poisonous alkaloid chemicals,
these chemicals are poisonous
to many organisms including
dogs, cats and livestock.
Alkaloids are produced using a
circadian rhythm starting early
in the morning.
Digitalis produces a toxin
which can cause vomiting,
jaundice, diarrhoea, abdominal
pain and heart rate changes
including dysrhythmias. it is
poisonous to dogs, cats and
livestock.
Scientists are producing high
yielding, blight resistant potatoes.
Blight = Fungus
Potatoes can also produce
alkaloids when their leaves
and tubers (potatoes) are
exposed to light.
Potato tubers go
green when exposed
to light and are being
researched as a
possible cure for
cancer.
Eating green
potatoes can cause
joint inflammation and
arthritis.
Humans have used plant
poisons for medicines,
hallucinogens and killing
prey.