Imagine giving plants a natural 'shield' that helps them stay hydrated and healthy even when it doesn't rain. This technology uses plant-based fats called phytosterols to trigger the plant's own internal defense systems. It's like a vitamin boost that prepares the crop to survive harsh weather and fight off fungus without using harsh chemicals.
Climate change and water stress are reducing global agricultural productivity. Farmers need sustainable, non-chemical alternatives to protect crop yields and grow protein crops in unstable weather conditions.
An optimized formulation of BEST-a and seven new candidate formulas for various crops (wheat, barley, corn, soybean, sunflower, vine) to combat drought and fungal diseases.
If you are a bio-stimulant manufacturer dealing with the demand for greener alternatives to chemicals — this project developed a phytosterol-based formula that can increase corn yields by an average of 590 kg per hectare. This allows for the creation of a sustainable product line that adapts crops to climate change.
If you are a large-scale grain producer dealing with productivity losses from global warming — this project developed BEST-a which has shown yield increases up to 1,000 kg per hectare in specific French regions. It helps secure protein crop growth under water stress conditions.
If you are a regional agri-input distributor dealing with a need for authorized, sustainable products — this project developed a solution already authorized in France for corn and soybean. It provides a proven tool to help farmers reduce chemical usage while maintaining yields.
Based on available project data, the specific unit price or cost of the product is not mentioned.
Yes, the product BEST-a is already authorized in France for corn and soybean and has been tested across Brazil, the US, Poland, Ukraine, and France.
The product is issued from proprietary and patented technology developed by Elicit Plant.
The project mentions the European Regulation Fertilizers as the relevant regulatory context for final results.
The project period runs from 2023-03-01 to 2025-02-28, with a long-term goal of selling in more than 15 countries by 2029.
The project is managed by a single-partner consortium consisting of one French SME, Elicit Plant. This 100% industry-led structure indicates a strong focus on commercialization and rapid market entry rather than academic research, as evidenced by the direct link between the R&D activities and the target turnover of 450 million euros.
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