Since 2022 Israel’s Technion Institute has been developing SafeWax coating to protect crops from fungal infection (see here previously). The research has now been published in “SafeWax: A Bio-Inspired Multifunctional Coating for Sustainable Crop Protection.” Implementation is likely within 2 … Continue reading →

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has awarded a $1.5 million Pathfinder grant to two scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute. It will help fund the development of their SafeWax anti-pathogen crop treatment, inspired by the wax leaves of broccoli and lotus … Continue reading →

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have developed SafeWax – a spray to protect crops, based on the wax found on lotus and broccoli leaves. The biodegradable formulation can prevent disease-bearing pathogens from destroying some 33% of global food crops. No pesticides … Continue reading →