Bacteriophages of phytopathogenic bacteria as the basis of biological preparations for plant protection
https://doi.org/10.29235/1561-8323-2026-70-3-215-222
Abstract
Bacteriophages of phytopathogenic bacteria of the genera Pseudomonas, Dickeya, and Xanthomonas, which are the causative agents of vegetable crops diseases, have been isolated and characterized. Based on the results of molecular genetic analysis of the isolated phages, their identification has been carried out, and their suitability and safety for use in plant protection have been established. It has been shown that biologics based on bacteriophage consortia are highly effective against phytopathogenic bacteria (50–69 %), while those based on a combination of bacteriophages and antagonistic bacteria exhibit broad-spectrum activity and can be used to control a wide range of bacterial and fungal pathogens.
About the Authors
E. I. Kolomiets
State Scientific Production Association of Chemical Synthesis and Biotechnology
Belarus
Belarus
Kolomiets Emilia I. – Academician, D. Sc. (Biology), Professor, General Director
2, Kuprevich Str., 220084, Minsk
M. N. Mandryk-Litvinkovich
State Scientific Production Association of Chemical Synthesis and Biotechnology
Belarus
Belarus
Mandryk-Litvinkovich Maryna N. – Ph. D. (Biology), Associated Professor, Head of the Laboratory
2, Kuprevich Str., 220084, Minsk
T. A. Pilipchuk
State Scientific Production Association of Chemical Synthesis and Biotechnology
Belarus
Belarus
Pilipchuk Tatyana A. – Ph. D. (Biology), Head of the Laboratory
2, Kuprevich Str., 220084, Minsk
V. N. Kuptsov
State Scientific Production Association of Chemical Synthesis and Biotechnology
Belarus
Belarus
Kuptsov Vladislav N. – Ph. D. (Agrarian), Head of the Laboratory
2, Kuprevich Str., 220084, Minsk
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