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BOK DISCRIPTION
Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss), is indigenours to India from where it has spread to many Asian and African countries. The earliest authentic record of its medicinal use is available in Arthashshtra of Kautilya in 4th century B.C. Neem is one tree which has a reputation of possessing a large number of biological activities such as insecticidal, bactericidal, spermicidal, nematicidal, antiviral, diuretic and antipyretic. Neem is an eco-friendly pesticide as it does not, normally, harm mammals, birds and useful insects, bioagents and pollinators. The neem seed kernel is one from which azadirachtin is produced that acts as antifeedant, repellent, insect growth regulator and having toxic effect on pests of agricultural crops.In this book, finer details of pest management with neem products have been given. This book on neem is timely and of great significance and would be useful to teachers, researchers and students etc.
ISBN - 9788185860589
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