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It also kills fish and is used to eradicate exotic fish from their non-native habitats. It is toxic to humans and other mammals. However, it breaks down when exposed to sunlight and has a short lifetime (a week or less) in the environment.
Rotenone is produced by extraction from the roots, seeds, and leaves of certain tropical legumes.
Research has shown a correlation between intravenous rotenone and Parkinson's Disease, in rats. The study does not suggest that rotenone exposure is responsible for Parkinson's Disease in humans, but is consistant with the belief that chronic exposure to environmental toxins can increase the likelyhood of the disease.
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