According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, Bacterial cellulose can be used as a bandage to significantly improve healing and regeneration in plants.
- Bacterial cellulose is a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria. It has thus far been widely used in human medicine, often for wound healing.
- The latest findings suggest potential applications in agriculture, such as facilitating grafting, preserving cut plant material, or serving as a growth medium in laboratories.
- It possesses a unique structure of cellulose nanofiber-weaved three-dimensional reticulated network that endows it excellent mechanical properties, high water holding capability and outstanding suspension stability.
- It is also characterized with high purity, high degree of crystallinity, great biocompatibility and biodegradability.
(Source: Indian Express)
