Discarded Aloe Peels Could Make a Sustainable Agricultural Insecticide, Study Finds

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesAug 16, 2023, 10:48 pm219 pts
The peels of the aloe vera plant — as aloe barbadensis is commonly called — are routinely thrown away as agricultural waste, but scientists have found that these rinds can ward off bugs, acting as a natural insecticide for crops. The aloe plant has been used for millennia in the treatment of wounds, skin…

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