Combating Phytopathogens by Integration of Metagenomics and Phototrophic Biotechnologies: Toward Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Sadvakasova A.K. Kossalbayev B.D. Zaletova D. Bauenova M.O. Huang Z. Zharmukhamedov S.K. Shabala S. Allakhverdiev S.I.
2025Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences
2025#44Issue 270 - 87 pp.
Rising global food demand amid climate change presents unprecedented challenges for modern agriculture. The spread of phytopathogens and the degradation of agroecosystems necessitate the development of innovative plant protection solutions. Traditional chemical pesticides are losing their effectiveness due to the emergence of resistant pathogens and their adverse environmental impacts, thereby intensifying interest in biological control methods. This study examines the integration of metagenomic analysis and phototrophic biotechnology as a promising approach to biocontrol. Metagenomics enables the precise identification of phytopathogens and beneficial microorganisms, laying the groundwork for the development of targeted biopesticides. Phototrophic microorganisms, including microalgae and cyanobacteria, exhibit antimicrobial properties and contribute to the restoration of soil ecosystems. The convergence of these technologies offers opportunities to form adaptive microbial consortia that ensure the long-term sustainability of agroecosystems. The paper discusses key challenges, including data processing complexities, the scalability of technologies, and regulatory barriers, and underscores the need for standardized methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. The integration of metagenomics and phototrophic biotechnology represents a promising direction for creating environmentally safe and sustainable agricultural production systems.
biocontrol , Biopesticides , cyanobacteria , metagenomics , microalgae , microbial communities , phototrophic biotechnology , sustainable agriculture
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Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Geology and Oil-Gas Business Institute Named After K. Turyssov, Satbayev University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecology Research Institute, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, Tianjin, China
Institute of Basic Biological Problems, FRC PSCBR RAS, Pushchino, Russian Federation
School of Biological Science, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology, Moscow, Russian Federation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Ecology Research Institute
Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology
Institute of Basic Biological Problems
School of Biological Science
K.A. Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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