Question

Sorghum (jowar) fodder, when fed to livestock at a young, rapidly growing stage or following periods of moisture stress or frost damage, poses a serious poisoning risk due to the accumulation of a specific toxic compound within the plant tissue. What is this compound?

Q: Answer-Sorghum (jowar) fodder, when fed to livestock at a young, rapidly growing stage or following periods...

Explanation Young or stressed sorghum plants accumulate hydrocyanic acid HCN, also called prussic acid, at levels that can cause acute poisoning and even death in livestock the risk substantially decreases as the plant matures, which is why sorghum fodder is typically fed only after adequate growth or wiltingdrying.