Description
The neem tree, one of the most promising of all plants, may eventually benefit every person on the planet. Probably no other plant yields as many varied products or has as many exploitable by-products. Indeed, as foreseen by some scientists, this tree may usher in a new era in pest control; provide millions with inexpensive medicines; cut the rate of population growth; and perhaps even reduce erosion, deforestation, and the excessive temperature of an overheated globe.
On the other hand, although the enthusiasm may be justified, it is largely founded on exploratory investigations and empirical and anecdotal evidence. The purpose of this book is to marshal the various facts about this little-known species, to help illuminate its future promise, and to speed realization of its potential.
Table of Contents- Front Matter
- 1 The Vision
- 2 The Reality
- 3 The Tree
- 4 What's in a Neem
- 5 Effects on Insects
- 6 Effects on Other Organisms
- 7 Medicinals
- 8 Industrial Products
- 9 Reforestation
- 10 Next Steps
- A Safety Tests
- B Breakthroughs in Population Control?
- C References and Selected Readings
- D Research Contacts
- E Biographical Sketches of Panel Members
About the Author
Report of an Ad Hoc Panel of the Board of Science and Technology for International Development, National Research Council
Book Information
ISBN 9780309046862
Author National Research Council
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint National Academies Press
Publisher National Academies Press
