science Phys Org 2026-07-30

Natural Emulsion Stops Fungus Threatening Cocoa Production

An innovative natural emulsion combining a bacterial lipopeptide with essential oils shows promise in controlling a devastating fungus that threatens up to 80% of cocoa production in Latin America.

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