2025 1209 Microneedles for plant growth 4 (VIDEO)

National University of Singapore

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Researchers at the College of Design and Engineering at NUS have created a innovative dissolving microneedle patch that delivers living biofertilisers directly into plant tissue. The system helps vegetables grow faster while using over 15 per cent less fertiliser than soil application. Watch how this new approach could benefit urban farms, vertical agriculture and high-value crops.

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College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore

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