Matrix-Mediated Coating of Target Organisms with Bioeffectors

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This invention describes a biodegradable matrix coating that can be applied to a target organism—such as seeds, tissues, or organs—which contains a bioeffector (such as a bacteriophage, antimicrobial, or growth-promoting substance). The matrix acts as a carrier, placing the bioeffector close to the target, providing physical or chemical stabilization, and allowing for sustained and localized action, especially in agricultural or medical settings. By doing so, it enables precise, targeted delivery of beneficial agents while preserving their activity over extended storage times.

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• Coating agricultural seeds with bacteriophages to protect crops from specific bacterial pathogens during germination and growth.
• Applying nutrient- or hormone-containing matrices to seeds or plants for targeted, timed growth enhancement.
• Delivering antimicrobials to human or animal tissues (e.g. as a wound dressing or mucosal layer coating) for infection control without disturbing beneficial microflora.
• Targeted delivery of probiotics or beneficial microbes to plant roots or animal tissues.
• Drug delivery matrix for controlled, localized release of pharmaceuticals in medical settings.

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• Highly specific targeted delivery of bioeffectors, reducing harm to non-target and beneficial microbes.
• Increases stability and shelf-life of bioeffectors, allowing for prolonged storage and effectiveness upon use.
• Reduces amount and frequency of chemical usage (antibiotics, pesticides, fertilizers), lowering costs and environmental impact.
• Minimizes risk of resistance development ('superbugs') by allowing precise, timed intervention rather than broad, preventive dosing.
• Supports sustainable agriculture and medicine by using biodegradable, eco-friendly materials and reducing chemical residues.
• Versatile platform adaptable for agricultural, veterinary, and medical applications.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a matrix, in particular for forming a layer which surrounds a target organism, comprising at least one matrix former and at least one bioeffector, to a method for accumulating bioeffectors on a target organism, to the use of the matrix as an external layer for seeds, to the use of the matrix as a carrier for bioeffectors, and to the matrix for use as a pharmaceutical product.