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  • Plant Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Phage therapy offers a promising strategy for controlling bacterial plant diseases.
  • However, its application in the phyllosphere faces significant challenges, primarily related to phage persistence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss the key challenges and potential strategies for enhancing bacteriophage efficacy in controlling plant diseases.
  • To highlight the limitations imposed by environmental factors on phage persistence and explore methods to overcome them.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on bacteriophage persistence and inactivation on plant surfaces.
  • Analysis of environmental factors, particularly UV radiation, affecting phage viability.
  • Exploration of application strategies, protective formulations, and phage selection criteria.

Main Results:

  • UV light inactivation is the most significant factor limiting bacteriophage persistence on plant surfaces.
  • Optimized application timing (late day) and protective formulations can extend phage viability.
  • Selecting appropriate phages and considering in vivo assays are crucial for effective field application.

Conclusions:

  • Bacteriophage therapy for plant pathogens requires strategies to overcome environmental challenges, especially UV inactivation.
  • Further research into protective formulations and optimized application methods is essential for successful phage-based disease control.
  • Careful phage selection and monitoring for resistance are critical for long-term efficacy.