Bioengineering Microbial Control: Precision Tools for Sustainable Agriculture
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 577
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Agriculture, University of Ioannina, Arta Campus, 471 00 Arta, Greece
Interests: biological control of crop and forestry pests; IPM methods; insect–plant interactions; endophytes
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Dear Colleagues,
The integration of bioengineering and microbial control in agriculture represents a cutting-edge approach to achieving sustainable farming practices. By utilizing genetically engineered microbes, beneficial microbial consortia, and precise biocontrol agents, crops can be protected from pathogens, pests, and environmental stresses while minimizing chemical inputs. Precision tools such as CRISPR-based gene editing, synthetic biology, and microbiome engineering allow for targeted manipulation of plant–microbe interactions, improving nutrient uptake, soil health, and crop productivity. Additionally, these strategies support climate-resilient agriculture by enhancing plant tolerance to drought, salinity, and other abiotic stresses. The adoption of bioengineered microbial solutions not only reduces ecological footprints but also contributes to resource-efficient farming, biodiversity preservation, and long-term food security, making it a key component of next-generation sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Spiridon Mantzoukas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioengineering
- microbial control
- precision agriculture
- sustainable farming
- biocontrol agents
- CRISPR
- synthetic biology
- plant–-microbe interactions
- crop resilience
- eco-friendly agriculture
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