Review article

https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2024.009

Neem Oil: Classification and Environmental Risk Analysis for Application in the Fertiliser Industry and Agriculture

Tuğba Tecim Gelen orcid.org/0000-0001-9514-8347 ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Tuba Demirci ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Murat Atun ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Seyma Akbay ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Didem Tümük ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Cemre Avşar orcid.org/0000-0002-8953-9859 ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Didem Değirmenbaşı Bay orcid.org/0000-0002-3752-1040 ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Ali Yetgin ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey
Nadide Miray Akelmas ; Toros Agri &Industry, Process Planning Department, Quality Laboratories, Mersin, Turkey
Neslihan Serimer ; Toros Agri &Industry, Process Planning Department, Quality Laboratories, Mersin, Turkey
Ahmet Ozan Gezerman ; Toros Agri &Industry, Research & Development Center, Mersin, Turkey *

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important to meet the food demands of the growing world population. The most important aspect of sustainable agriculture involves gradually abandoning synthetic and harmful pesticides, and switching to natural and soil-friendly practices. Neem oil, derived from the seeds of the neem tree primarily found in India, contains the active ingredient azadirachtin. Azadirachtin serves as a pesticide against harmful insects, especially in agriculture. Its widespread utilisation stems from its benign impact on living organisms, including humans, animals and plants. This review discusses the effects of neem oil on living organisms in soil, followed by the discussion of both qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques for measuring neem oil. Additionally, the environmental effects of neem oil in agriculture are discussed in relation to the current regulations and initiatives by environmental protection organisations.

Keywords

neem oil; nitrogenous fertiliser; coating agent; azadirachtin; fatty acids

Hrčak ID:

321442

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/321442

Publication date:

17.11.2024.

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