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Any of a class of insecticidal compounds extracted from the neem tree, the best known being azadirachtin.
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Tetranortriterpenoid — The tetranortriterpenoid class of chemical compounds most noted for the chemical azadirachtin, extracted from the neem tree ( Azadirachta indica ) that displays insecticidal properties. Azadirachtin mimics insect hormones called ecdysones that… … Wikipedia
Insecticide — For other uses, see Insecticide (disambiguation). An insecticide is a pesticide used against insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against the eggs and larvae of insects respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine,… … Wikipedia
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Limonoid — Limonoids are phytochemicals, abundant in citrus fruit and other plants of the classes Rutaceae and Meliaceae.. Currently limonoids are under investigation for a wide variety of therapeutic effects such as antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial,… … Wikipedia
Azadirachtin — Strukturformel Allgemeines Name Azadirachtin Summenformel … Deutsch Wikipedia
