Question
Cyanogenic glycosides are considered toxic because they can release hydrogen cyanide, a highly toxic compound, when the plant tissue is damaged, crushed, or subjected to certain conditions. A cyanogenic glycoside which is present in young leaves of Sorghum is __________.
Solution
The young plant leaves of sorghum i.e. up to 35-40 DAS contain dhurin (HCN), which is poisonous for cattle if consumed.Â
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