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Can we cut down on pesticide use with 'plant vaccines'?

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April 5, 2025

Pests and plant diseases destroy an estimated 40% of harvests worldwide every year. Staples like potatoes, rice and wheat are always under threat. Researchers want to strengthen crop defenses by spraying plants with compounds that act like vaccines.

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