The alkaloid found in seeds and leaves of Leucanea leucocephala. Which limit their value as animal feed is

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Mimosine is the alkaloid found in seeds and leaves of Leucanea leucocephala. It is the toxic, non-protein amino acid that limits its value as animal feed. It causes alopecia, growth retardation, cataract, goiter, decreased fertility and mortality in non-ruminants.