The Role of Plant Agricultural Practices on Development of Antimicrobial Resistant Fungi Affecting Human Health: Proceedings of a Workshop Series

By and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Global Health, Forum on Microbial Threats, Tamara Haag, Anna Nicholson, Elizabeth Ashby Antifungal use in plant agriculture is a widespread practice necessary to safeguard food safety and security. While the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health concern, knowledge gaps exist surrounding antifungal resistance, the connection to plant agriculture, and its implications for human health. The National Academies Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a workshop series in June 2022 exploring the role of plant agricultural practices in AMR development and implications for human health, with a focus on plant crop production. Sessions explored the magnitude of environmentally induced/selected antifungal resistance connected to plant agriculture, agricultural practices that may contribute to AMR in human pathogens, and strategies for surveillance and mitigation.This Proceedings document summarizes workshop discussions. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Academies Press (August 13, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 196 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0309697670 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0309697675