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Colored Kaolin Clay that Protects Citrus Crops
Optically Deters Insects that Cause Citrus Greening by Altering Reflectance of the FoliageThis colored clay protects crops by effectively changing the reflectance of the foliage, camouflaging it to prevent insect attacks. Huanglongbing disease, or citrus greening, is the biggest threat to the $9.3 billion Florida citrus industry. The disease is present...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Brij Moudgil, Michael Rogers, Parvesh Sharma, Savino Musella, Edgardo Etxeberria, Craig Brodersen
Keywords(s): clay, color, Crop Protection, Insects, kaolin, optical deterrance, tracer particles
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agricultural, Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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