For developing countries, the use of neem tree, Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
(Meliaceae), can provide a key component in ensuring sustainable natural pest
control. Native to Myanmar and the arid regions of the Indian sub-continent, neem is
now grown in tropical regions in many countries-from Australia to Brazil and Mexico.
According to a report by and ad-hoc panel of the Board on Science and Technology
for International Development (Washington D.C.), “this plant may usher in a new era
in pest control……”. More than 100 bio-active compounds have been isolated from
various parts of the neem tree. The formidable array of highly bio-active compounds
makes neem a unique plant with potential applications in IPM. Though subtld, neem’
s effects such as repellence, feeding and Oviposition deterrence, growth inhibition,
mating disruption, chemo-sterilization, etc. are now considered more desirable than
a quick ‘knock down’ effect in IPM as they reduce the risk of exposing pests’ natural
enemies to poisoned food or starvation. In spite of high selectivity, neem materials
affect more than 500 species of diverse insect pests, one species of rice ostracod,
several species of phytophagous mites, and mites and ticks that affect man and
animals. Parasitic protozoans and noxious mollusks are also sensitive to neem
treatments. Likewise, neem materials adeversely affect several species of plant
parasitic nematodes, pathogenic fungi, and harmful bacteria and fungi. Results of
field trails, conducted using neem materials for the management of pests affecting
some major food crops (e.g. rice, maize, sorghum, millet, and banana), grain
legumes (cowpea, common beans and pigeon pea) and vegetables (Cabbage,
tomato, okra, amaranth, sweet potato, etc.) and of stored products, reported here,
illustrate the value of neem in IPM. Please visit here to role of neem in Urea Coating.
(Meliaceae), can provide a key component in ensuring sustainable natural pest
control. Native to Myanmar and the arid regions of the Indian sub-continent, neem is
now grown in tropical regions in many countries-from Australia to Brazil and Mexico.
According to a report by and ad-hoc panel of the Board on Science and Technology
for International Development (Washington D.C.), “this plant may usher in a new era
in pest control……”. More than 100 bio-active compounds have been isolated from
various parts of the neem tree. The formidable array of highly bio-active compounds
makes neem a unique plant with potential applications in IPM. Though subtld, neem’
s effects such as repellence, feeding and Oviposition deterrence, growth inhibition,
mating disruption, chemo-sterilization, etc. are now considered more desirable than
a quick ‘knock down’ effect in IPM as they reduce the risk of exposing pests’ natural
enemies to poisoned food or starvation. In spite of high selectivity, neem materials
affect more than 500 species of diverse insect pests, one species of rice ostracod,
several species of phytophagous mites, and mites and ticks that affect man and
animals. Parasitic protozoans and noxious mollusks are also sensitive to neem
treatments. Likewise, neem materials adeversely affect several species of plant
parasitic nematodes, pathogenic fungi, and harmful bacteria and fungi. Results of
field trails, conducted using neem materials for the management of pests affecting
some major food crops (e.g. rice, maize, sorghum, millet, and banana), grain
legumes (cowpea, common beans and pigeon pea) and vegetables (Cabbage,
tomato, okra, amaranth, sweet potato, etc.) and of stored products, reported here,
illustrate the value of neem in IPM. Please visit here to role of neem in Urea Coating.
All development efforts and activities should be governed by and operate with in well
defined ecological rules. Sustainable agricultural processes, including integrated
pest management (IPM), must therefore be efficient (effective and economically
rewarding), ecologically sound (for long-term stability), equitable (in providing social
justice), and ethical (in respecting both future generation and other species).
defined ecological rules. Sustainable agricultural processes, including integrated
pest management (IPM), must therefore be efficient (effective and economically
rewarding), ecologically sound (for long-term stability), equitable (in providing social
justice), and ethical (in respecting both future generation and other species).
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