Biological Control of postharvest Diseases

This book examines biological control as an alternative to synthetic fungicides, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides. Biological control of postharvest diseases of fruit and vegetables includes the use of antagonistic microorganisms, inherent or induced resistance, and natural plant or animal derived fungicides, and the contributors to the book cover a wide range of biological control issues. The book also looks at the latest developments in biological control and covers legal and regulatory as well as scientific aspects.