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OverviewThe 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Board on Science and Technology for International Development , Policy and Global Affairs , National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9780309046862ISBN 10: 0309046866 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 01 February 1992 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 1 The Vision; 3 2 The Reality; 4 3 The Tree; 5 4 What's in a Neem; 6 5 Effects on Insects; 7 6 Effects on Other Organisms; 8 7 Medicinals; 9 8 Industrial Products; 10 9 Reforestation; 11 10 Next Steps; 12 A Safety Tests; 13 B Breakthroughs in Population Control?; 14 C References and Selected Readings; 15 D Research Contacts; 16 E Biographical Sketches of Panel MembersReviewsAuthor InformationReport of an Ad Hoc Panel of the Board of Science and Technology for International Development, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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