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Micropropagation of Elite Neem Tree (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss.)

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Protocols for Micropropagation of Woody Trees and Fruits

Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) is one of the most beneficial species for the mankind. The importance of neem, as a source of medicines and biopesticides, was known for centuries in India. Recently, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences has recognized its value (Anonymous, 1992). Among 2,400 plants known to yield insecticidal and insect repellent constituents, neem is the only taxon, which holds out a promise of providing highly effective, nontoxic and eco-friendly means of controlling or eliminating insect pests (Govindachari et al., 1992). About 413 species of insects, 44 of nematodes, almost equal number of fungi, a few bacteria and viruses are susceptible to neem (Singh, 1997). Though the margosa tree is regarded as a major source of biopesticides and medicines, its other properties are equally significant.

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Biswas, B.K., Gupta, S.C. (2007). Micropropagation of Elite Neem Tree (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss.). In: Jain, S.M., Häggman, H. (eds) Protocols for Micropropagation of Woody Trees and Fruits. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6352-7_32

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