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Podcast: Authenticating Seeds To 5X Crop Yields

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01 Jun, 2023

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As a way to reduce seed counterfeiting, MIT researchers developed a silk-based tag that, when applied to seeds, provides a unique code that cannot be duplicated. Credit: Photograph courtesy of the researchers. Edited by Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT

As a way to reduce seed counterfeiting, MIT researchers developed a silk-based tag that, when applied to seeds, provides a unique code that cannot be duplicated. Credit: Photograph courtesy of the researchers. Edited by Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT

In this episode, we discuss how MIT researchers tackle the problem of counterfeit seeds by using unclonable labels made of silk nanoparticles.

In this episode, we discuss how MIT researchers tackle the problem of counterfeit seeds by using unclonable labels made of silk nanoparticles. These labels help ensure that farmers are using genuine seeds, preventing losses and maintaining the integrity of crops. 


EPISODE NOTES

(0:40) - Tackling counterfeit seeds with "unclonable" labels 🌱🔐

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