ABSTRACT

Vaccines have been instrumental in curbing infectious diseases worldwide. However, the high costs and logistical hurdles of traditional injectable vaccines present major obstacles, especially in low-resource areas. Moreover, effective and affordable vaccines are still lacking for some diseases. This situation underscores the critical need for innovative immunization strategies. Traditional vaccine production and delivery methods are particularly constrained in remote and impoverished regions, leaving significant populations unvaccinated. Plant-based vaccine platforms, offering a more accessible and cost-effective approach, are being explored by scientists to tackle these challenges. Edible vaccines, created by genetically engineering plants to produce disease antigens, represent a promising alternative. This paper delves into the world of edible vaccines, examining their history, various types, benefits, drawbacks, potential future uses, and recent research. By harnessing the accessibility and low production costs of plants, edible vaccines offer the potential to transform immunization, particularly in resource-constrained environments. Keywords: Vaccines, Immunization, Edible vaccines, Transgenic plants, infectious diseases
Publication date: 01/09/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.9.10478