Microneedle technology injects melatonin to extend shelf life of produce

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May 21, 2025, 1:02 pm114 ptsTrending
We've all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and vegetables go bad before we could eat them. Now, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have shown they can extend the shelf life of harvested plants by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable…

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