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Innovative 'Plant Armor' Fabric Dramatically Boosts Strawberry Yields While Cutting Pesticide Use
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Inspired by military clothing research, a new protective textile shield has been shown to more than triple strawberry harvests. The breathable fabric naturally keeps pests at bay while allowing sunlight and rain to filter through, offering farmers a sustainable way to increase food production with less water and fewer chemicals.
Inspired by military clothing research, a new protective textile shield has been shown to more than triple strawberry harvests. The breathable fabric naturally keeps pests at bay while allowing sunlight and rain to filter through, offering farmers a sustainable way to increase food production with less water and fewer chemicals.