Bioacaricides in Crop Protection—What Is the State of Play? by Dejan Marčić, Ismail Döker, Haralabos Tsolakis

“…Among the biochemicals of plant origin, the most widely used to date have been the products based on pyrethrum—obtained from the Dalmatian daisy, <i>Tanacetum cinerariifolium</i> (Asteraceae)—and azadirachtin, obtained from the Indian neem tree, <i>Azadirachta indica</i> (Meliaceae). …”
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF NATURAL COAGULANTS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT by Muhammad Imran, Shahbaz Nasir Khan, Saba Abid, Hafiz Muhammad Safdar Khan

“…Some of the Alternative coagulants are chosen; Moringa seed, neem leaves, eggshells, orange peels, and banana peels. …”
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Exploring possibilities of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) production under organic management by Amit Kumar, Satesh Kumar, Divyanshu Sharma, Parshant Bakshi, S. K. Singh, R. K. Samnotra

“…It was concluded that the application of FYM@ 25 t/ha as a basal dose in the presence of seedling dip treatment of biofertilizers (Azotobacter @ 0.5 kg/ha + Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria @l kg/ha + Potassium-Mobilizing Bacteria @ 750 ml/ha) along with the scheduled application of Neem oil +Baeuveria bassiana at 1, 3, 7 and 15 days of interval after disease symptoms was found superior in obtaining higher curd yield (109.57 q/ha) and seed yield (604.96 kg/ha).…”
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Communicating corporate change to special publics in an organisation by Marco Marco Roodt, Nina Overton-de klerk

“…In die ou tydvak was die tipe van teenkanting teen privatisering nie iets nuut nie. Neem die oud-regering se privati seringsbeleid in die laat tagtigerjare, toe staatsorganisasies by hierdie beleid ingeval het en dit grootskaalse organisasie verandering te weeg gebring het met gepaardgaande teen-druk vanuit geledere wat verandering nie wou aanvaar nie. …”
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Adsorption of Cu(II) Ions onto a Cellulosic Biosorbent, Leaf Powder: Application in Water Treatment by Krishna Gopal Bhattacharyya, Arunima Sarma, Jyotirekha Sarma

“…In the present work, Azadirachta indica (neem) leaves were converted to a powder for use in the separation of Cu(II) ions from water. …”
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PESTICIDAL PLANT SPECIES IMPACT ON WHIP SMUT REDUCTION AND SUGARCANE (SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM L.) PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA by Moses Samuel BASSEY, Emmanuel Abraham SHITTU, Shema Andrew MONDAY, Alawode Victor OLALEKAN, Ekaette Eunice ETIM, Ekaette Joy ETOPOBONG, Fadeiye EBENEZER

“…The treatments consists of factorial combination of two sugarcane genotypes, B47419 and NCS 008, three plant extracts, (Moringa, Neem, Cassia) and three levels of application rates (40, 60, 80 g/l) arranged in a completely randomized design (CRD) replicated three times. …”
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Evaluation of Crude Oil Extracts from Plants for Controlling Maize Infestations Caused by the Weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Fikadu Kifle, Melaku Girma, Araya Gebresilassie, Yitbarek Woldehawariat, Estifanos Ele

“…The experiments were carried out to assess the effectiveness of crude plant oil from Eucalyptus globulus, neem (Azadirachta indica), marigold (Tagetes minuta), moringa (Moringa stenopetala), Ayobangira (Ocimum basilicum), custard apple (Annona squamosa), and Chenopodium ambrosioides. …”
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Integrated Management of Spot Blotch Disease of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana (Sacc.) Shoem by Deepak Kumar, Ramji Singh, Durga Prasad, Ajay Tomar

“…Seven micronutrients-calcium chloride, zinc sulphate+lime, ferrous sulphate+lime, boron, sulfur, molybdenum, and manganese sulphate+lime-four botanicals-leaf extracts of tulsi, neem, mentha, and garlic clove extract-four bioagents-Trichoderma harzianum SV-7, T. harzianum SV-28, T. harzianum IRRI-1, Pseudomonas fluorescens-and six fungitoxicants-azoxystrobin, difenoconazole, propiconazole, tebuconazole, azoxystrobin+tebuconazole, and carbendazim+mancozeb-were assessed against spot blotch of wheat in artificially inoculated field conditions. …”
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Can the botanical azadirachtin replace phased-out soil insecticides in suppressing the soil insect pest Diabrotica virgifera virgifera? by Stefan Toepfer, Szabolcs Toth, Mark Szalai

“…Conclusions There seems clear potential for the development of neem-based botanical soil insecticides for arable crops such as maize. …”
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Implementing sustainable practices to combat root knot nematode infestation in tomato farming from Meghalaya by H. Jeevan, Raghubir Kumar Patidar, Veronica Kadam, Pranab Dutta, Euphema Nongbri, M. N. Rudra Gouda, Santosh Naik, N. S Nysanth

“…In vitro tests demonstrated that Lemongrass oil (LG) (0.2%) achieved the highest mortality of nematode juveniles (J2s) at 99.44% within 48 h, while Pochonia chlamydosporia (Pc) (2%) and Purpuricillium lilacinum (Pl) (2%) reduced egg hatching rates to 9.57% and 11.43%, respectively. Neem oil (NM) (0.2%) was the most effective in preventing J2 root penetration (4.42%). …”
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Impact of phytoconstituents on oral health practices: a post COVID-19 observation by Harsh Kumar, Reena Singh, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Chirag Chopra, Natália Cruz-Martins, Gheyath K. Nasrallah, Amin F. Majdalawieh, Sivakumar Manickam, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Dinesh Kumar, Indu Sharma, Varun Sharma

“…Extracts of burdock root (Arctium), noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia), and neem leaf (Azadirachta indica) are now used as intracanal medicaments in endodontics and periodontics. …”
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Gedunin Mitigates <i>Cutibacterium acnes</i>-Induced Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting the NF-κB Pathway by Ju Kyoung Sim, Ye Ji Heo, Jin Hak Shin, Seon Sook Kim, Su Ryeon Seo

“…Gedunin, a limonoid derived from <i>Azadirachta indica</i> (commonly known as neem), is renowned for its antifungal, antimalarial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. …”
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Assessment of the optimal frequency of insecticide sprays required to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) in maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana by Jerry A. Nboyine, Ebenezer Asamani, Lakpo K. Agboyi, Iddrisu Yahaya, Francis Kusi, Gloria Adazebra, Benjamin K. Badii

“…Materials and methods A 3 × 4 factorial experiment arranged in a split plot design was used. Insecticides [Neem seed oil (NSO), 3% Azadirachtin); Emastar 112 EC (emamectin benzoate 48 g/L + acetamiprid 64 g/L); Eradicoat (282 g/L Maltodextrin)] were on the main plots, while insecticide spraying regimes [untreated control, spraying once (at VE–V5 maize develoment stage), twice (at VE–V5 and V6–V12 stages), thrice (at VE–V5, V6–V12 and V12–VT stages), four times (at VE–V5, V6–V12, V12–VT and R1–R3 stages)] were on the sub-plots. …”
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Infestation and damage status assessment of white mango scale (Aulacaspis tubercularis) insect at boloso sore and boloso bombe districts of Wolaita Zone South Ethiopia by Andualem Alemayehu, Zerhun Tomas

“…Foliar Spraying of various botanical extracts such as Neem seed extract (Azadirachta indica). Several concoctions made from ash, soap and goat urine were mixed and sprayed on infested mango fruit leaves and twigs. …”
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