New “plant armor” more than triples strawberry yields

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What happened

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.

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  • 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.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:43:15 UTC.

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