Neem - A Tree for Solving Global Problems

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.

Summary

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. This book aims to marshal the various facts about this species, to help illuminate its future promise, and to speed realization of its potential.

Product details

• Authors: Board on Science and Technology for Inte, Board on Science and Technology for International Development, National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, Office Of International Affairs, Policy And Global Affairs, Report of an Ad Hoc Panel of the Board of Science and Technology for International Development
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.1992
• EAN: 9780309046862
• ISBN: 978-0-309-04686-2
• No. of pages: 152
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 260 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Botanik und Pflanzenwissenschaften