Drape Some of This ‘Plant Armor’ Fabric Over a Strawberry Patch to Triple Yields with Less Pesticides
North Carolina State University researchers developed Plant Armor, a fabric that triples strawberry yields in field tests. The material blocks insects while allowing sunlight and rain to pass through, reducing the need for pesticides and water. The textile originated from military research aimed at creating mosquito-resistant uniforms for soldiers.
Source: Drape Some of This ‘Plant Armor’ Fabric Over a Strawberry Patch to Triple Yields with Less Pesticides — Good News Network
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