This project aims to minimise the economic impact of pest infestation in both vegetable and cotton businesses*, through the development of an innovative topical protection medium, BioClay. The high-tech BioClay spray acts like a vaccine, to naturally attack specific crop pests and pathogens using non-toxic, biodegradable clay nano-particles that activate the plant’s own immune system. *The project involves co-funding from the Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC), and other parties

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund