Publications & Technical Report
At The Foliar Laser Boost, we take pride in the proven results and trusted partnerships that reinforce the effectiveness of our innovative plant care solutions.
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Use of non-intrusive laser exfoliation to improve substance uptake into citrus leaves. Ponce Cabrera, Luis; Etxeberria, Ed; Gonzalez, Pedro; Flores Reyes, Teresa. F1000Research, 2023, 12:303. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.129789.1
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Selective Wax Cuticle Removal Using Green Wavelength Lasers: A Non-Invasive Method for Enhancing Foliar Uptake. Ponce-Cabrera, Luis; Ponce-Flores, Alejandro; Flores-Reyes, Teresa; Ponce-Flores, Ernesto. AgriEngineering, 2025, 7(4), 119. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering7040119
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Laser-induced cuticle removal improves foliar zinc uptake in row crops. Ponce-Cabrera, Luis; Flores-Reyes, Teresa; Ponce-Flores, Alejandro. agriRxiv, 2025. https://doi.org/10.31220/agriRxiv.2025.00371
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Foliar delivery via selective laser ablation of the leaf cuticle coupled with a reservoir patch. Ponce-Flores, Alejandro; Flores-Reyes, Teresa; Ponce-Cabrera, Luis. agriRxiv, 2025. https://doi.org/10.31220/agriRxiv.2025.00376
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Ponce Cabrera, L. (2025). Laser technology boosts agrochemical absorption: Partners wanted for field trials. AgriTech Tomorrow. https://www.agritechtomorrow.com/content.php?post=16597
Testimonials
What the Experts Are Saying
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Jason Mellow
Axis Ag, Inc.
“For years, I have been closely monitoring advancements in precision agriculture, acutely aware of the critical issue
of agrochemical loss, its economic burdens, and environmental consequences. The technology proposed by Onteko
Inc. promises a significant leap forward by dramatically improving agrochemical uptake efficiency, thereby reducing
waste and environmental runoff to potentially negligible levels."
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Rick Dantzler
CRDF
Injectable antibiotics have met with success in reducing HLB symptoms, but tree injections can cause various levels of wood damage and are legally labeled for use for only two out of three years. Foliar sprays of the same antibiotics could be a reasonable substitute, but the effectiveness of sprays is limited due to the impermeable thick waxy cuticle of citrus leaves. Onteko, Inc. – is working on a laser leaf technology that selectively exfoliates the cuticle wax. If successful, it could improve penetration of agrochemicals into trees which could be important to the Florida citrus industry
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Ed Stover
Scientist
Inefficient uptake of agrichemicals significantly impacts agriculture globally, as only a small proportion of applied materials reach plant tissues. The creative approach developed by Onteko addresses current shortcomings in foliar-applied agrochemicals while reducing their environmental impact. By optimizing agrochemical delivery, this innovation has strong market potential to resolve intractable problems in agricultural production, foster eco-friendly practices, and enhance crop defense.
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