Protect crops with wax

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 needed.

https://nocamels.com/2022/11/broccoli-leaves-hold-key-to-fighting-crop-disease/

https://www.jpost.com/science/article-723700

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