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Microneedle system delivers biofertilizer directly into plants, boosting growth with less waste
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Microneedle system delivers biofertilizer directly into plants, boosting growth with less waste

12.12.2025: Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed dissolving microneedle patches that deliver living "biofertilizer" straight into plant tissue. In greenhouse tests, Choy Sum and Kale grew faster – by shoot biomass, leaf area and height – while using more than 15% less biofertilizer than standard soil inoculation. The approach points to more precise fertilizer delivery, less waste and potentially lower off-target environmental impacts, with near-term fit for urban and vertical farms and for high-value crops that...

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