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Phage ecology examines how bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—interact with, shape, and are shaped by their surrounding environments. In plant science, this field is significant because phages help regulate populations of both beneficial and pathogenic bacteria in the phyllosphere, rhizosphere, and soil, influencing plant health, nutrient cycling, and microbiome dynamics. Understanding these interactions offers promising avenues for developing phage-based biocontrol strategies to manage bacterial plant diseases sustainably.

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The role of phages in plant-associated microbial communities.

The invisible ecosystem in your garden soil is partly governed by viruses — and learning how thos...

soil-health
PubMed → · research article

Phages as ecosystem engineers of plant microbiomes.

Invisible viruses in your garden soil are quietly deciding which bacteria thrive near plant roots...

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