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Isocupressic acid, an abortifacient component of Cupressus macrocarpa

K. Parton Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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D. Gardner USDA-ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory, Logan 84341, Utah, United States
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N.B. Williamson Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Pages 109-111 | Accepted 19 Feb 1996, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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