Bacteria–phage coevolution drives variation in bacterial wilt disease incidence via resistance–virulence trade-offs

Nature Microbiology, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-026-02373-9 Phage–bacteria coevolution is associated with field-specific anti-phage defence and locally adapted phage populations, resulting in phage-resistant but weakly virulent pathogens.