Advances in Bacteriophage-Mediated Control of Plant Pathogens
Joint Authors
Frampton, Rebekah A.
Fineran, Peter C.
Pitman, Andrew R.
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
There is continuing pressure to maximise food production given a growing global human population.
Bacterial pathogens that infect important agricultural plants (phytopathogens) can reduce plant growth and the subsequent crop yield.
Currently, phytopathogens are controlled through management programmes, which can include the application of antibiotics and copper sprays.
However, the emergence of resistant bacteria and the desire to reduce usage of toxic products that accumulate in the environment mean there is a need to develop alternative control agents.
An attractive option is the use of specific bacteriophages (phages), viruses that specifically kill bacteria, providing a more targeted approach.
Typically, phages that target the phytopathogen are isolated and characterised to determine that they have features required for biocontrol.
In addition, suitable formulation and delivery to affected plants are necessary to ensure the phages survive in the environment and do not have a deleterious effect on the plant or target beneficial bacteria.
Phages have been isolated for different phytopathogens and have been used successfully in a number of trials and commercially.
In this paper, we address recent progress in phage-mediated control of plant pathogens and overcoming the challenges, including those posed by CRISPR/Cas and abortive infection resistance systems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Frampton, Rebekah A.& Pitman, Andrew R.& Fineran, Peter C.. 2012. Advances in Bacteriophage-Mediated Control of Plant Pathogens. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463735
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Frampton, Rebekah A.…[et al.]. Advances in Bacteriophage-Mediated Control of Plant Pathogens. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463735
American Medical Association (AMA)
Frampton, Rebekah A.& Pitman, Andrew R.& Fineran, Peter C.. Advances in Bacteriophage-Mediated Control of Plant Pathogens. International Journal of Microbiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463735
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463735