Molluscicidal activity of linn. and linn.

Molluscicidal property of seed and root of tribal pulse and seeds of against snail was studied. It was observed that molluscicidal activity of seed and root powder of and seed powder of , was both time and dose dependent. Abrin and glycyrrhizic acid in seed and root, respectively and protopine and sanguinarine in seed of was identified as the active moiety causing snail death by co-migration of active agent with seed and root powder.