Technologies
Title: | Neem soap and Pongamia soap for agriculture use |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Soap Formulation |
Focus Area: | Agriculture |
Developing Agency: | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | director.iihr@icar.gov.in |
| Website Link : | https://iihr.res.in/neem-soap-and-pongamia-soap-agriculture-use-0 |
Brief Description
Description : | The soaps prepared from neem oil and pongamia oils respectively and are in concentrate from. These have to be diluted with water (10 g/litre) and sprayed on plants to control insect pests just like insecticides. The soap sprays can be used as a substitute for synthetic insecticides and can be used as a component of IPM in many vegetable crops and as organic input. |