Use of non-intrusive laser exfoliation to improve substance uptake into citrus leaves [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Despite the presence of stomata in leaves, foliar application of agrochemicals can be extremely inefficient due to the low permeability of leaf cuticular surfaces to polar compounds. Methods: This study introduced a laser-based “wax exfoliation” method to facilitate the penetration of su...

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Main Authors: Pedro Gonzalez, Teresa Flores Reyes, Luis Ponce Cabrera, Ed Etxeberria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2023-04-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/12-303/v2