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NEEM BASED PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS AND AGRO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ISSN: 2277 - 7601
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NEEM BASED PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS AND AGRO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Publisher: Yashvantrao Chavan Arts And Science Mahavidyalaya Mangrulp..
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Abstract
Neem (Azadirachta indica) is well studied tree specie that has repeatedly demonstrated immense pesticidal efficacy due to active ingredients likeazadirachtin, nimbin, nimbicidin, etc. Neem based pesticide formulations are reported to control plant parasitic fungi, bacteria, virus, nematodes,insects and mites. Indian mainland provide suitable climate for the growth of A. indica. According to the Report of an Ad Hoc Panel of the Boardon Science and Technology for International Development National Research Council (1992), neem has been planted in many parts of Asia, Africaand some other areas of the world. However over 60% of the entire neem population is in India (Neem Foundation, 1997). It may be a lucrativebusiness to further grow neem tree through community plantings and social forestry and promote agro-entrepreneurships to develop pesticideformulations on commercial levels. In India, bio-pesticides represent only 4.2 per cent of th...
