Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts

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Source: College of Design and Engineering at NUS

As climate change fuels the spread of plant diseases worldwide, a new nanoparticle smart spray could help crops defend themselves by blocking harmful bacteria from entering through tiny pores in their leaves.

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