Evolution of phage tail fiber proteins to counter bacterial resistance and improve biocontrol efficacy in plant disease models

Key Points

• Enhanced biocontrol efficacy emerges from evolution of phage tail fiber proteins against bacterial resistance.
• Significant improvements were observed in controlling plant pathogens using modified phage proteins.
• Analysis of plant disease models shows effective intervention strategies through evolutionary adaptations of phages.
• This work highlights the need for further research on phage therapy and its practical application in agriculture.