Fuente: WIPO "tomato" An injection tool configured to penetrate a plant and distribute a liquid formulation to the plant includes a base having an inlet port and a body configured to penetrate the plant. The body includes a main channel in communication with the inlet port, at least one distribution reservoir disposed along an outer side surface of the body, and at least one distribution port in communication with the main channel and the at least one distribution reservoir. The injection tool further includes a transition step between the base and the body. The transition step forms an abutting face that extends away from the body and that is configured to contact the plant and limit advancement of the injection tool into the plant during insertion of the penetrating element into the plant.