Poisonous plants contaminating edible ones and toxic substances in plant foods IV. Phytochemistry and toxicity of lolium temulentum

Abstract

Different procedures were carried out for the preparation and separation of the total alkaloids of Lolium temulentum. Loline has been identified as the major pyrrolizidine alkaloid of the seeds. The toxicity of the alcoholic extract, total alkaloids and loline are discussed. © 1988 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.