SafeWax Featured in an Article on the “HaYom” Website

Excited to see our article: SafeWax: A Bio-Inspired Multifunctional Coating for Sustainable Crop Protection, first published in Small magazine, covered by the website ‘HaYom’ of Israel Hayom group.

The research presents SafeWax, a biomimetic, biodegradable, and superhydrophobic coating designed to protect crops by mimicking the natural plant cuticle. Developed using a simple spray-on technique, the coating creates a thin, uniform barrier that prevents the germination of fungal pathogens and reduces chemical pesticide use by over 50%. Beyond its antifungal properties, SafeWax offers multifunctional benefits such as UV protection and reduced water loss, helping plants cope with environmental stressors. By utilizing food industry by products as raw materials, this technology provides a sustainable, cost effective, and scalable solution for modern agriculture, effectively bridging the gap between natural plant defenses and high yield farming requirements.

Link to the “HaYom” article: The End of Pesticides? Technion Researchers Find a Solution for Plant Diseases

The article highlights our bio-inspired coating for sustainable crop protection.