Focus on phytochemical pesticides. Volume 1, The neem tree

"First published in 1989. Presents research and findings from a series of conferences in the 1980s on the use of plants in pesticides for insect control."--Provided by publisher. Abstract: "First published in 1989. Presents research and findings from a series of conferences in the 1980s on the use of plants in pesticides for insect control."--Provided by publisher Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright Page 3 PREFACE 5 Table of Contents 7 Chapter 1 Cultivation and Propagation of the Neem Tree 8 Chapter 2 The Chemistry of the Neem Tree 26 Chapter 3 Isomeric Azadirachtins and Their Mode of Action 54 Chapter 4 Effects of Neem on Pests of Vegetables and Fruit Trees 76 Chapter 5 Effect of Neem on Insect Pests of Ornamental Crops Including Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers 94 Chapter 6 Effects of Neem on Stored Grain Insects 104 Chapter 7 The Effects of Neem on Insects Affecting Man and Animal 120 Chapter 8 Pharmacology and Toxicology of Neem 140 Chapter 9 The Commercialization of Neem 162 Index 176