Potato Farmers Conquer a Devastating Worm—With Paper Made From Bananas

Takeaways:

• Researchers have found that using a pouch made of paper created from the banana tree can kill cysts that attach to potato roots and hatch into microscopic worms.
• The tubular, porous fibers from banana plants release pesticides in the soil for several weeks before they break down.
• One study found that this new technique has helped boost yields fivefold for small-scale farmers in Kenya.

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