Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 3

This book provides state-of-the-art information about recent advancements in the application of nanobiofungicides for effective management of post-harvest diseases and agricultural fungal diseases, including blights, mildews, molds, and rusts. Additionally, it explains several methods for preventing pests and pathogens during storage, transportation, and handling of stored products. Furthermore, it thoroughly details the formulation and standardization of nanobiofungicides, as well as their application in the management of biotic and abiotic stress. The chapters herein provide relevant information on the isolation, characterization, purification, and structural characterization of active constituents, using NMR, HPLC, TLC, and FTIR. This book explains the quarantine and regulatory issues that are associated with nanobiofungicides (derived from plants and other biogenic sources), as well as various regulatory bodies that manage the control of pesticides on agricultural products.