SafeWax develops a revolutionizing strategy for multi-functional crop protection. SafeWax is a revolutionizing plant-inspired wax coating which exhibits a unique combination of super-hydrophobic, anti-adhesive and self-cleaning properties to protect crops from pathogenic fungi
SafeWax research consortium is an international research network with 5 partner organizations from 3 different European countries, led by the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. This project aims at developing a universal bio-inspired spray formulations to control plant pathogens in a sustainable manner without using toxic pesticides. SafeWax technology will be demonstrated on grapevines, which are severely damaged by fungal-associated diseases. SafeWax generic coatings will pave the way to protect other commodity crops. Follow the project’s results in CORDIS: Sustainable Bioinspired Wax Coating for Multi-Functional Crop Protection (SafeWax).
Facilitate eco-friendly crop protection practices to safeguard animals, plants, soil, and groundwater
Reduce economic burden posed by fungal diseases
Reduce the usage of toxic pesticides, which are harmful for both farmers and consumers
Minimize global food crop loss caused by fungal diseases
