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Protection of Phage Applications in Crop Production: A Patent Landscape.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- Systematic review and meta-analysis: the efficiency of bacteriophages previously patented against pathogenic bacteria on food.Systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
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- Benefits and challenges of upcoming microbial plant protection applications sustaining planetary health.iScience · 2025Review
- Phagetherapy updates: New frontiers against antibiotic resistance.European journal of microbiology & immunology · 2025Review
- Eco-smart biocontrol strategies utilizing potent microbes for sustainable management of phytopathogenic diseases.Biotechnology reports (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2024Review
- Genomic characterization ofMicrobiology spectrum · 2024Article
- ECOPHAGE: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance Using Bacteriophages for Eco-Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems.Viruses · 2023Article
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- Translating phage therapy into the clinic: Recent accomplishments but continuing challenges.PLoS biology · 2023Article
- Back to the Roots:Applied and environmental microbiology · 2023Article
- Biological Control of Plant Diseases: An Evolutionary and Eco-Economic Consideration.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Bacteriophage-Mediated Control of Phytopathogenic Xanthomonads: A Promising Green Solution for the Future.Microorganisms · 2021Review
- VIROPLANT in a Nutshell.PHAGE (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2020Article
- Preparing for the KIL: Receptor Analysis ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2020Article
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Abstract
In agriculture, the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections represents an increasing challenge. Traditional (chemical) methods have been restricted to ensure public health and to limit the occurrence of resistant strains. Bacteriophages could be a sustainable alternative. A major hurdle towards the commercial implementation of phage-based biocontrol strategies concerns aspects of regulation and intellectual property protection. Within this study, two datasets have been composed to analyze both scientific publications and patent documents and to get an idea on the focus of research and development (R&D) by means of an abstract and claim analysis. A total of 137 papers and 49 patent families were found from searching public databases, with their numbers increasing over time. Within this dataset, the majority of the patent documents were filed by non-profit organizations in Asia. There seems to be a good correlation between the papers and patent documents in terms of targeted bacterial genera. Furthermore, granted patents seem to claim rather broad and cover methods of treatment. This review shows that there is indeed growing publishing and patenting activity concerning phage biocontrol. Targeted research is needed to further stimulate the exploration of phages within integrated pest management strategies and to deal with bacterial infections in crop production.
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