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

The Indian neem tree, Azadirachta indica, is the source of a powerfuland environmentally friendly bio-pesticide. Experts present a globaloverview of neem applications, efficacy and risk assessment. Topicsinclude the history of the use of neem-based insecticides in NorthAmerica and Europe, including grower's response and local differences inlegislation. In this context, the current position of neem amongst othernatural pesticides is discussed. The comprehensive overview given inthis book of risks associated with neem-based products is a welcomeaddition to the current literature, especially given the importance ofenvironmental risk assessment of pesticides. On a more detailed level,reviews are offered on the impact of neem on fungal pathogens, its roleon tritrophic interactions and state of the art information about modeof action.