In fields of Nashville,
Plant Armor shields strawberry,
Yields soar—threefold gain.
Plant Armor shields strawberry,
Yields soar—threefold gain.
A new protective fabric boosted strawberry yields by as much as 3.56 times while blocking insects and still allowing sunlight, rain, and airflow to reach the plants. Originally inspired by research on military clothing, Plant Armor could also help farms reduce pesticide and water use.