Thursday, 12th March, 4pm to 5pm (UK time) - in Microsoft Teams.
Bacterial pathogens pose a major threat to global food security, ecosystems, and commercial agriculture, causing significant economic losses. In the UK, black rot in brassicas and bacterial canker in cherries severely affect vegetable and fruit production. As traditional chemical controls lose effectiveness and antimicrobial resistance rises, there is an urgent need for sustainable, targeted alternatives.
Bacteriophages (phages), naturally occurring viruses that infect and kill bacteria, offer a promising strategy for managing plant bacterial diseases. Unlike chemical treatments, phages can selectively eliminate pathogenic bacteria without harming beneficial microbes, preserving the plant microbiome. Effective phage-based control relies on isolating and characterising phages, understanding their infection dynamics, and assessing their ability to suppress disease within plant tissues and natural environments. Knowledge of the genetic mechanisms underlying phage-bacterial interactions is essential for designing phage cocktails capable of targeting diverse pathogenic strains. Dr Mojgan Rabiey investigates the potential of phage-based strategies to provide precise, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solutions for controlling bacterial diseases in agriculture.
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