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Bacteriophages are the new plant disease treatment agents
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Somaieh Sabzali *    , Setareh Pazhouhnia , Hamzeh Amiri |
| Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran , Sabzali.s@lu.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (188 Views) |
Since a long time ago, preparing healthy and fresh food has been one of the most important issues facing mankind. With the advancement of technology and the increase in population, this issue has received more attention. Currently, reducing the use of antibiotics and increasing the use of biological methods in order to control pests and increase the health of food is the concern of all sections of society, especially those active in the field of food production. Bacterial diseases all over the world annually lead to the destruction and loss of a large amount of agricultural products and threaten the security of the food supply around the world. On the other hand, antibiotic resistance and adverse effects, the use of chemical pesticides by consumers have caused many restrictions on the use of these compounds. For this reason, attention to the use of biological methods for pest control has increased. Bacteriophages are a group of viruses that inhibit the growth of prokaryotic hosts (bacteria) without affecting eukaryotic hosts (plants and animals). The most important feature of these organisms is that they are out of the cycle after their last host diesand do not cause concern for the consumer. This review study examines the studies conducted in this field, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of this treatment method.
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Article number: 9 |
| Keywords: Antibiotic, Pathogenic bacteria, Bacteriophage, Sustainable agriculture, Biological control |
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Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
Biosafety
Received: 2024/05/2 | Accepted: 2024/09/13 | Published: 2024/09/19
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