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Traditionally, dried neem leaves are mixed with the grains during their storage. Here, the neem leaves act as________

Neem Leaves


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Bio-insecticide

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Chemical insecticide

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Bio-fertilizer

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Flavour enhancer

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Solution

The correct option is A

Bio-insecticide


Stored grains are prone to attack by rodents, insects and pathogens like fungi. Neem leaves have a bitter fragrance and some alkaloids that repel the insects. It protects the stored grains from insects and pathogens like fungi. Thus, neem leaves act as insecticides during storage.


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