The Genome and Coding Parts of Neem Plant was Sequenced and Analysed

For the first time in India, the genome and coding parts of multi-utility neem plant, Azadirachta indica, was sequenced and analyzed. The process was disclosed in Bangalore on  29 September 2011. The project funded jointly by Government of India and Government of Karnataka, has helped bare most useful biological information of Indian neem varieties that has received prominence in our traditional medicines.

Scientists informed that understanding the molecular architecture of neem genome and its various coding parts, will enhance the knowledge of this wonder species further. They further noted that they are currently building an information knowledge portal to store, retrieve and share neem data. Scientists felt that open information portal is key to sharing knowledge openly and empowering young people to utilize the information and come up with newer innovation.