Factors affecting content and bioefficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) phytochemicals used in agricultural pest control: A review

Crop Protection

Volumn 62, Issue , 2014, Pages 93-99

  Gahukar, R T ^a  

^a Arag Biotech Pvt Ltd   (India)

Author keywords

Azadirachtin; Content and bioefficacy of phytochemicals; Insect pest control; Neem; Perspective

Indexed keywords

EID: 84899833719     PISSN: 02612194     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.04.014     Document Type: Review

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