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Why neem trees are dying in India?
High humidity and change in climatic conditions are also blamed on the increase in attacks by the dieback fungus. In Hyderabad, scores of neem trees in Alkapur township are drying up with the infection killing the branches.
Where is neem found in India?
Location : Neem tree is found throughout India….Neem Tree.
| Kingdom : | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Genus : | Azadirachta |
| Species : | A. indica |
| Scientific Name : | Azadirachta indica |
| Found In : | Ranthambore National Park, Bandhavgarh national Park, Mrugavani Naional Park, Bannerghata National Park, Sariska Wildlife sanctuary and Guindy National Park. |
Why neem trees are dying?
As reported by TOI on Monday, ‘dieback’ disease, caused by fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae, has been observed on neem trees across the region. Leaves of the affected trees dry and turn brown and slowly the trees die.
In which region do you find neem trees?
Neem is thought to have originated in Assam and Burma (where it is common throughout the central dry zone and the Siwalik hills).
How can we save neem tree?
Neem trees require plenty of bright sunlight. The trees benefit from regular moisture, but be careful not to overwater, as the tree won’t tolerate wet feet or poorly drained soil. Allow the soil to dry between every watering.
What is the scientific name of the neem tree?
Azadirachta indica
Neem Tree/Scientific names
Neem tree is mainly cultivated in the Indian subcontinent. Neem is a member of the mahogany family, Meliaceae. Today it is known by the botanical name Azadirachta indica (A. indica) A. Juss.
Which state has more neem trees?
Uttar Pradesh will have at least a lakh of them, followed by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. For the past three years China has been showing great interest in neem plantations. They have planted more than 14 million trees and have a 40\% share in the global export of neem products,” he added.
What is the family name of neem?
Mahogany
Neem Tree/Family
neem, (Azadirachta indica), also called nim or margosa, fast-growing tree of the mahogany family (Meliaceae), valued as a medicinal plant, as a source of organic pesticides, and for its timber. Neem is likely native to the Indian subcontinent and to dry areas throughout South Asia.
What is the lifespan of neem tree?
150 – 200 years
It is estimated that a neem tree has a productive life span of 150 – 200 years. It is estimated that there are around 18 millions neem trees in India.
Which state in India has more neem trees?
Which country has more neem trees?
According to the Report of an Ad Hoc Panel of the Board on Science and Technology for International Development National Research Council (1992), neem has been planted in many parts of Asia, Africa and some other areas of the world. However over 60\% of the entire neem population is in India (Neem Foundation, 1997).