Special Issue "Bacteriophage-Based Biocontrol in Agriculture, 2nd Edition"

A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Viruses".

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Departamento de Microbiología y Ecología, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
Interests: plant bacteriology; biotechnological applications; plant pathogenic bacteria; bacteriophages; biocontrol; phage therapy
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Instituto Madrileño de Investigación y Desarrollo Rural, Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDRA), Madrid, Spain
Interests: plant pathology; plant pathogenic bacteria; bacteriophages; biocontrol; phage therapy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce an upcoming second Special Issue on Bacteriophage-based Biocontrol in Agriculture. This Special Issue will cover the latest advancements in the field of phage biocontrol, including the identification and characterization of phages, their delivery methods, and their efficacy and safety in controlling bacterial infections in crops. We are inviting scientists to submit their original research articles, review papers, and short communications on the topic of bacteriophage-based biocontrol in agriculture. We encourage submissions that cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to phage identification and characterization, phage cocktails and their efficacy in controlling plant bacterial infections, and phage delivery methods and their optimization. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in bacteriophage-based biocontrol of major bacterial plant pathogens, and highlight the potential of this promising, ecological and safe approach to reducing the use of agrochemicals in agriculture. Research on phage scaleup, bioproduction, and field application is welcome.

We invite you to contribute your research to this Special Issue and be part of the scientific community that is shaping the future of eco-sustainable and safe agriculture. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your research and contribute to this important topic.

Prof. Dr. Elena G. Biosca
Dr. María Belén Álvarez Ortega
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • phage-therapy
  • biocontrol
  • phytopathogenic bacteria
  • bioproduction
  • field application

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Conference Report
ECOPHAGE: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance Using Bacteriophages for Eco-Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Viruses 2023, 15(11), 2224; https://doi.org/10.3390/v15112224 - 08 Nov 2023
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The focus of this meeting was to discuss the suitability of using bacteriophages as alternative antimicrobials in the agrifood sector. Following a One Health approach, the workshop explored the possibilities of implementing phage application strategies in the agriculture, animal husbandry, aquaculture, and food [...] Read more.
The focus of this meeting was to discuss the suitability of using bacteriophages as alternative antimicrobials in the agrifood sector. Following a One Health approach, the workshop explored the possibilities of implementing phage application strategies in the agriculture, animal husbandry, aquaculture, and food production sectors. Therefore, the meeting had gathered phage researchers, representatives of the agrifood industry, and policymakers to debate the advantages and potential shortcomings of using bacteriophages as alternatives to traditional antimicrobials and chemical pesticides. Industry delegates showed the latest objectives and demands from consumers. Representatives of regulatory agencies (European Medicines Agency (EMA) and Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS)) presented an update of new regulatory aspects that will impact and support the approval and implementation of phage application strategies across the different sectors. Full article
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