Neem: Today and in the New Millennium. 2004. 296 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

The Indian neem tree, Azadirachta indica, is the source of a powerful and environmentally friendly bio-pesticide. Experts present a global overview of neem applications, efficacy and risk assessment. Topicsinclude the history of the use of neem-based insecticides in North America and Europe, including grower's response and local differences in legislation. In this context, the current position of neem amongst other natural pesticides is discussed. The comprehensive overview given ithis book of risks associated with neem-based products is a welcome addition to the current literature, especially given the importance of environmental risk assessment of pesticides. On a more detailed level,reviews are offered on the impact of neem on fungal pathogens, its role on tritrophic interactions and state of the art information about mode of action.