Novel 3-D Spacer Textiles to Protect Crops from Insect Infestation and That Enhance Plant Growth

Pesticide-free, 3-D, spacer fabrics (Plant Armor Generation (PA Gen) 1 and 2) were investigated for proof-of-concept as an insect barrier to protect plants and improve plant agronomics for organic farming. The time to 50% penetration (TP<sub>50</sub>) for tobacco thrips, <i>Frankli...

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Main Authors: Grayson L. Cave, Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Bryan Koene, J. Benjamin Beck, Jean M. Deguenon, Kun Luan, R. Michael Roe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/4/498