Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): possible source of a molluscicide

Arnold Krochmal; P.W. LeQuesne; P.W. LeQuesne

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Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): possible source of a molluscicide

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Authors:

Arnold Krochmal, P.W. LeQuesne, P.W. LeQuesne

Year:

1970

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-177. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 8 p.

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Abstract

Pokeweed, a plant abundant in Appalachia, exhibits some chemical similarities to a related species that has shown molluscicidal properties. Because this suggests that pokeweed, Phytolacca americana L. (P. decandra L.), has potential for controlling fresh-water snails, we have compiled this report of its chenlical composition, uses, propagation methods, and other potentially useful species of the genus Phytolacca.

Citation

Krochmal, Arnold; LeQuesne, P.W. 1970. Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): possible source of a molluscicide. Res. Pap. NE-177. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 8 p.