title: [Absorption of diethylstilbestrol (DES) by plants. Dangers of using manure of animals treated with DES].
abstract: Diethylstilboestrol, an anabolist used per os or in sub-cutaneous implants in a number of countries, but not in France, on animals of the  bovine species, is absorbed by plants when spread on alfafa cultures. As this product is eliminated to a great extent through the fecal matter, its presence in fertilisers constitutes a danger to the environment, in view of its toxicity, whether direct or transmitted. This is a further reason for its use to be banned.
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000378:metabolism*; D005308:Fertilizers; D000455:Medicago sativa / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005308:Fertilizers; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol
vernacular_title: Absorption du diéthylstrilboestrol (D.E.S.) par les plantes. Dangers d'utilisation du fumier d'animaux traités au D.E.S.