Mil-spec anti-mosquito fabric is also great for ... strawberries?!!
Researchers at North Carolina State University applied Plant Armor, a military anti‑mosquito knitted fabric, over strawberry plants using a 1‑meter‑tall PVC dome. The cover blocked pests, raised temperatures, and increased fruiting, producing 3.56 times more strawberries than uncovered plants.
Source: Mil-spec anti-mosquito fabric is also great for ... strawberries?!! — New Atlas
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Oct 17, 2026.
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