PHARMACOGNOSY: 1 There are cyanogenic glycosides in __, an important food plant and therefore has to be washed and ground under running water prior to consumption

2 __ expresses cyanogenic glycosides in its roots and thus is resistant to pests such as rootworms that plague the related maize (Zea mays L.).

Question

1 There are cyanogenic glycosides in __, an important food plant and therefore has to be washed and ground under running water prior to consumption

2 __ expresses cyanogenic glycosides in its roots and thus is resistant to pests such as rootworms that plague the related maize (Zea mays L.).

Dwight Obillos · Accepted Answer

1 Cassava

2 Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)

1 There are cyanogenic glycosides in , an important food plant and therefore has to be washed and ground under running water prior to consumption 2 expresses cyanogenic glycosides in its roots and thus is resistant to pests such as rootworms that plague the related maize (Zea mays L.).