News Headline

Anti-rust' coating for plants protects against disease with cellulose nanofiber

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2021-09-07

A water-absorbent coat to keep rust away? It may seem counterintuitive but when it comes to soybean plants and rust disease, researchers from Japan have discovered that applying a coating that makes leaf surfaces water absorbent helps to protect against infection.

Content
https://phys.org/news/2021-09-anti-rust-coating-disease-cellulose-nanofiber.html