Biodegradable nanoparticle technology may improve agricultural production

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What happened

Farmers use a manufactured version of a natural plant hormone called gibberellic acid to improve the health and growth of crops, but it is highly sensitive to heat and light.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:10:14 UTC.

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