Coating removes unwanted organisms: trees

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The leaves of some trees protect from epiphytic freeloaders via sheddable waxy coating.

Biomimicry Taxonomy

	Maintain physical integrity >
	Protect from biotic factors >
	Plants

Biomimetic Application Ideas

Washable or sheddable coatings for surfaces that are prone to mold, such as bathroom and basement walls, pipes, etc.

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[Collapse all sections] Summary

"Some trees do so [get rid of plants residing on the surface of their leaves] by regularly shedding the waxy coat to their leaves." (Attenborough 1995:168)

About the inspiring organism

Plantae
Plantae

Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist

Bioinspired products and application ideas

Application Ideas: Washable or sheddable coatings for surfaces that are prone to mold, such as bathroom and basement walls, pipes, etc.

Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Coatings for buildings, pipes

References

Attenborough, D. 1995. The Private Life of Plants: A Natural History of Plant Behavior. London: BBC Books. 320 p.

Coating removes unwanted organisms: trees

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