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Plant Growth and Development
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Green potatoes are toxic due to

  • Phytoalexins

  • Solanin

  • Triazine

  • Hormones

Answer

B.

Solanin

Solanin is a glycoalkaloid poison or natural nerve toxin produced in the green part of the potato. It is a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid, which helps the plant to defend against predators,insects, diseases, etc Ingestion of it may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, headache and even paralysis of central nervous system.

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