WG3

Working Group 3: APPLICATION: From the lab back to the field: Phages as biocontrol agents for sustainable plant disease management

Task 3.1. Cocktail design
Objective: Establishing guidelines for designing cocktails of synergistic phages that prevent or overcome bacterial resistance and ensure broad-spectrum efficacy.

Task 3.2. Formulations
Objective: To develop and share best practices for phage formulations that enhance stability, persistence, and efficacy under agricultural relevant conditions.

Task 3.3. Application protocols
Objective: Evaluating data on the application of phage-based biopesticides, including the timing of the applications, dosage, and integration with existing agricultural practices.