A novel <i>Pectobacterium brasiliense</i>-infecting phage from Egypt with biocontrol potential against soft rot in vegetables.

ABSTRACT: Pectobacterium brasiliense causes soft rot in many economically important crops, including vegetables and ornamentals, leading to significant yield losses. Traditional antibiotics, bactericides, and antimicrobial agents face limitations such as bioaccumulation on plants and the emergence of microbial resistance. Bacteriophages (phages) offer a promising alternative for effective control of a variety of phytopathogens. In this study, we isolated and characterized a virulent phage as a potential biocontrol agent against P. brasiliense. The phage was designated as PbrM1EGY, as it specifically targets only tested strains of P. brasiliense (Pbr) and is the first Myoviridae phage (M1) isolated from Egypt (EGY). The phage has an icosahedral head measuring 46.3 ± 3.9 nm

SUBMITTER: Elhalag KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509067 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature