Question

Apart from having medicinal values neem tree is eco and agro friendly. How?

Answer 1

Everyone knows that Neem plant has high medicinal values in its leaves and stems.


However, neem plant (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) is also eco-friendly and it provides agricultural benefits.


Neem leaves and branches are used for manufacturing herbal insecticides, pesticides and fertilizers, which are eco-friendly in nature.


As neem tree demands very little amount of water for its growth, it can be grown to make the arid areas greener in all adverse conditions of nature.


Moreover, neem roots have the ability of neutralizing the acidic nature of soils, by adding calcium.

Answer 2

1. Neem tops the list of 2,400 plant species that are reported to have antimicrobial properties and is regarded as the most reliable source of eco-friendly agrochemical property.

2. Neem trees require less water for growth.

3. Its branches and leaves are used in manufacturing herbal fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides.