Our Story

Defending Plant Life,Strengthening Ecosystems

Our product was developed to defend plant life and strengthen ecosystems through groundbreaking scientific discovery and relentless innovation.

The Journey of Discovery

From crisis to breakthrough - the remarkable story behind CropDefense™

2000-2023

Environmental Crisis

23 of the past 24 years experienced extreme drought and heat stress

2002

The Discovery

Breakthrough research on plant adaptation in geothermal conditions

Present

Global Solution

CropDefense™ transforms agriculture worldwide

Environmental Challenges in Agriculture

Since the beginning of agriculture, farmers have been vulnerable to environmental challenges such as drought, heat, and marginal soil. The United States has experienced extreme or exceptional drought and heat stress for 23 of the past 24 years since 2000.

The Reality of Climate Change

Cracked earth tells the story of agricultural vulnerability

2022 Drought Severity Map

Extreme conditions affecting agricultural regions

Drought Stress

Prolonged water scarcity affecting crop survival and yield

70% of agricultural areas affected

Extreme Heat

Rising temperatures beyond plant tolerance thresholds

Record-breaking temperatures yearly

Marginal Soil

Poor soil quality limiting nutrient availability

40% reduction in soil fertility

2002 Discovery

The Discovery of Fungal Endophytes

In 2002, our team made a significant discovery regarding how plants adapt to heat stress. Research on species in geothermal soil revealed that plants can sometimes survive in extreme conditions through a remarkable partnership.

Key Finding

Plant health is greatly influenced by a symbiotic relationship with fungal endophytes, which not only protect against heat stress but also a wide array of other environmental stressors.

Yellowstone National Park

Geothermal research site

Field Test Results

Proven crop enhancement

Field Tests

CropDefense™ produces the most powerful endophytes on the planet. Farmers globally have collected data to validate these claims.

70%

Yield Increase

50+

Countries Tested

1000+

Farmers Partnered

Global Partnership

We work with farmers around the world to help crops grow stronger, more resilient, and more productive than ever before.

North America

Leading agricultural innovation

Europe

Sustainable farming practices

Asia

Feeding growing populations

Africa

Climate resilient agriculture