Biocontrol Agents: Types, Applications and Research Insights

by Victor Green (Editor)

This book provides a review of biocontrol agents. Chapter One discusses the biological control of bacterial pathogens in horticultural systems. Chapter Two focuses on the modes of action and applicability of the most used biological fungicides in vegetables and field crops. Chapter Three studies the biological control of fungal diseases of edible mushrooms. Chapter Four identifies different classes of biopesticides and more particularly, examines plant-based products/chemicals, discussing their integration in pest/vectors management programs. Chapter Five reviews the potential of phytoinsecticides, their action mechanisms, and their relative importance to integrated management strategies.

204 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Victor Green is a successful international entrepreneur from London, England. He has an extensive career history with a proven record of achievement while founding and managing many successful multimillion dollar businesses and corporations. These business ventures were all personally seeded and managed by Victor himself and reached sales ranging from $2 million to $200 million and staffed hundreds of employees.

Victor's “hands on” success offers his clients a wealth of value in his experience in every aspect of a business from preparing and following a business plan, selecting location sites, marketing, financial management and more. Simply put, Victor knows what works and what doesn't work. He can help you drive success, avoid and recover from costly and sometimes devastating mistakes by applying effective strategies developed from his own personal experience, experience that has been streamlined into simple solutions all geared to help you succeed in business.

Victor also lectures as a subject matter expert on business and recently published his book, How to Succeed in Business - By Really Trying.

Victor is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants USA and the International Association of Professional Business Consultants.