A Review on Response of Neem Seed and Leaf Extract on Crop Protection and Production
Sudhanshu Verma
Department of Agriculture, IIAST, Integral University, Lucknow, India.
. Pooja *
Narayan Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram, India.
Shani Kumar Singh
Department of Extension Education, I.Ag.Sci.,Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
Swati Swayamprabha Pradhan
KVK, Ganjam-1, Odisha, India.
Abhishek Singh
P-3 Unit, Nongpoh, Meghalaya, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Neem products including conventional preparations and formulations have been used widely for improving the growth, yield, and management of insect pests attacking especially on field crops. Phytochemicals are extracted from distinguish parts of the neem plant vary significantly due to abiotic and biotic factors from collection of the raw material to extract preparation and product formulation. Content of highly active ingredient, insect species and growth stage, type of formulation, and combined of products with another control method. In this manuscript, the direct and indirect actions of neem extract on growth, yield, and insect pests are delineated and realistic implications for future strategies are discussed.
Keywords: Crop, production, protection, neem