The pollen grains of this plant causes asthma in man:
A) Parthenium
B) Neem
C) Hevea
Answers
Answer:
The pollen grain of parthenium, commonly known as
carrot grass, causes respiratory malfunctions like asthma, dermatitis etc. in man
Explanation:
•Parthenium hysterophorus is found as a predominant weed in most of the continents and is known to threaten biodiversity as well. Simple contact with the plant can cause adverse allergic reactions.
•The main allergy causing compound present is called parthenin, which is a genotoxic compound responsible for causing breathing troubles in humans
• It also causes milk sickness disease in livestock's when their food is contaminated with dried leaves of parthenium
•It has some inhibitory effects as well. It hinders fruit formation in like tomato, brinjal and many other crops.
Answer:
The pollen grain of Parthenium causes asthma in man.
Explanation:
The parthenium is commonly called as carrot grass. Because of this particular plant many side effects in human, animals and crops can be seen
- It causes Allergy on humans in which skin turns red and itchy
- When the human have physical contact to the Parthenium it causes skin rash and also dermatitis
- It also causes stomach pain
- It is harmful foe animals as well because they also get skin allergy, dermatitis etc. from this plant
- It is also known for reducing the yield of crops in plants like aubergine, pepper, tomatoes etc.