Poisonous Plants

This book is intended for students, researchers, farmers or any layperson interested in poisonous plants. Starting from first chapter, which gives an introduction of poisonous plants, it covers different types of plat toxins, classification, types, poisonous garden plants, poisonous cultivated plants, parts of common plants which are poisonous, poisonous wild plants, poisunous algae, fungi, lichens and ferns also. A separate chapter on poisonous mushrooms has also been included. Prevention and common first aid is also covered. For each plant, signs, and problems and causes are discussed followed by general information on the plant, keys to identification of that plant, illustrations, and locations.
About Author :
Dr. D.V. Singh Ph.D. (Plant Pathology) from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur (M.P.), is a leading authority on poisonous plants in India,. With an experience of more than twelve years. He has taught students up to graduation and post graduation level. Presently he is associated with Himalayan Institute of plant research, Himachal Pradesh, where he is preparing a database of poisonous plants and Ornamental plants of Himalayas.
Contents :
Introduction to Poisonous Plants Plant Toxins Poisonous Cultivated Plants Poisonous Wild Plant Poisonous Algae, Fungi and Lichen Poisonous Mushrooms Protection from Poisonous Plants List of Poisonous Plants Glossary Index