Pesticide resistance

Caption: Comparison between the condition of various leaves coated with SafeWax (right) and the condition of uncoated leaves (left). From top to bottom: tomato, basil, pepper and grapevine

Coating a plant with wax will save over 50% on pesticides

The technology, published in the journal Small and funded by an EIC-Pathfinder grant, creates a uniform hydrophobic layer that makes it difficult for bacteria and fungal spores to adhere to the leaf — without harming photosynthesis, while also protecting against UV radiation and heat.