Phage Biopesticide

Get the latest Phage Biopesticide news, research and developments covering bacteriophage-based crop protection, biological control, bacterial plant diseases, product development and regulatory approvals. Phages are viruses that specifically infect bacteria and are being investigated as targeted alternatives to conventional bactericides for managing bacterial diseases in crops.

Research is exploring phage cocktails, formulation technologies, delivery systems and combinations with other biological or chemical treatments to improve field performance. Applications include control of bacterial diseases caused by Xanthomonas, Pseudomonas, Erwinia, Xylella and Ralstonia, with studies examining crops such as tomato, apple, pear, citrus, grapevine and other horticultural crops.

Find updates on new bacteriophage discoveries, biopesticide registrations, field trials, commercial products, pathogen resistance and formulation technologies. Recent research is also examining improved delivery under challenging conditions such as UV exposure, drought and heat, while innovative approaches such as bee-mediated delivery are being developed to apply phages directly to crop flowers.