PHAGRI – Phages for Agriculture
Use naturally occurring viruses to protect crops and reduce the need for chemical pesticides.
Bacteriophages offer a promising approach to developing targeted, sustainable biocontrol solutions.
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Contexte et défis
Contexte
Bacterial diseases cause significant crop losses and remain difficult to control with existing solutions.
As the use of chemical crop protection products continues to decline, there is a growing need for more targeted and environmentally friendly alternatives.
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Objectifs et impacts
Objectifs et impacts
The project aims to develop a biocontrol solution based on bacteriophages—naturally occurring viruses that specifically target harmful bacteria.
This approach reduces the need for chemical treatments while providing sustainable crop protection tailored to local agricultural needs.
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Résultats attendus
Résultats
The project established methods for isolating and characterizing bacteriophages effective against agricultural bacterial pathogens.
These results provide a strong foundation for developing targeted biocontrol solutions to protect crops.
