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Red Kaolin Particle Film to Protect Citrus Crops and Improve Growth and Water-Use Efficiency
Repels Asian Citrus Psyllid Pests that Cause Citrus Greening and Reduces Water DemandThese colored particle films coat citrus plants to repel insect pests and improve water-use efficiency, protecting crops from citrus greening and increasing growth in dry conditions. Huanglongbing disease, commonly known as citrus greening, threatens Florida’s...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Christopher Vincent, Myrtho Pierre, Juanpablo Salvatierra Miranda, Edgardo Etxeberria
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agricultural > Insect Control
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   |   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