Research into the insecticidal effects of azadirachtin, a limonoid from the Indian Neem tree,
Azadirachta indica, has been ongoing for some 30 years. Its strong antifeedant, insect …

The word “limonoids” originated from the bitterness of lemon or other citrus fruit. Structurally,
limonoids are formed by loss of four terminal carbons of the side chain in the apotirucallane …

The neem tree has long been recognized for its unique properties both against insects and
in improving human health. It is grown in most tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world for …

Over the course of the past half century, the structural elucidation of unknown natural
products has undergone a tremendous revolution. Before World War II, a chemist would …

Azadirachta indica L. is a multipurpose medicinal tree of family Meliaceae. It occurs in
tropical and semitropical regions of the world. Different parts of this miraculous tree are used …

Due to the prohibitive cost of synthetic pesticides and the problems of environmental
pollution caused by continuous use of these chemicals, there is a renewed interest in the …

After more than 70 years of chemical pesticide use, modern agriculture is increasingly using
biological control products. Resistances to conventional insecticides are wide spread, while …

Azadirachtin is a highly interesting compound both for its chemical structure, which required
18 years to solve, and its synthesis, which required another 22 years, and for its biological …

Abstract Azadirachta indica A. Juss.(Neem) is an Indian tree recognized for its activity as
pesticide, as well as several pharmacological properties. Among the various compounds …

The chemistry of azadirachtin - Natural Product Reports (RSC Publishing) DOI:10.1039/NP9931000109
Royal Society of Chemistry ViewáPDFáVersion á DOI:á10.1039/NP9931000109 (Review …