Bacteriophages as Next-Generation Biocontrol Agents in Agriculture: Prospects and Future Directions

Sivaranjani, G and Suresh, Dhanaraj Bacteriophages as Next-Generation Biocontrol Agents in Agriculture: Prospects and Future Directions. In: International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Development in Environment and Agriculture (ICMBSD-2026, 6-7, February 2026.

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ABSTRACT

The intensification of agriculture has accelerated the emergence of bacterial phytopathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), undermining crop productivity and food safety. Conventional control strategies relying on chemical bactericides and antibiotics are increasingly ineffective and environmentally unsustainable. Bacteriophages—viruses that specifically infect bacteria—have re-emerged as highly promising biocontrol agents due to their host specificity, self-amplifying nature, and minimal ecological footprint. This poster highlights current and prospective applications of bacteriophages in agriculture, emphasizing their potential role in sustainable crop protection, livestock health management, and post-harvest food safety..

Keywords: Bacteriophages · Agricultural Biocontrol · Phytopathogens · Antimicrobial Resistance · Sustainable Farming

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Microbiology > Biotechnology
Domains:	Microbiology
Depositing User:	Mr IR Admin
Date Deposited:	11 May 2026 15:23
Last Modified:	11 May 2026 15:23
URI:	https://ir.vistas.ac.in/id/eprint/18122

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