At Elemental Enzymes, we build on our results through a multi-year testing strategy. In 2025, Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) is once again at the heart of our field trial program.

Individual treatments, treated seed, and treated fertilizer samples are on their way to our field-testing network in time for early-planting opportunities across crops in North America. Results from treatments that performed well in 2024 trials, as well as new-formulation variants and new projects, are set for testing in various core grower geographies, soil types, and fertility regimens. Our goal is to bring the best enzyme-based products to growers through commercial partners.

In 2024, Elemental Enzymes undertook its largest field program in company history — spanning more than 20 countries, tested on 50+ crops, and generating more than 1,000 sites of field data. This global initiative emphasizes our unwavering commitment to delivering proven, data-backed agricultural innovations.

At the core of this effort is our NUE platform, covering more than 50 unique enzyme X formulation treatments. NUE is our targeted platform focused on enzymes that improve nutrient accessibility in the rhizosphere, unlocking the potential of seed, soil, and fertilizer inputs for growers around the world.

What We’re Testing

iquid and dry enzyme formulations — applied to seeds, soils, or fertilizers — must demonstrate field efficacy, compatibility, and scalability. Here’s a look at what stood out in our 2024 program:

Corn Seed Treatments – Phase 0 Insights: In early-stage trials, we screened 19 enzymes, with six positive hits and three actives delivering encouraging yield gains.

Although this phase focuses on preliminary screening without full formulation or optimization, the results indicate a strong foundation for further development and refinement.

Fertilizer Impregnation: Another trial using dry fertilizer enzyme impregnation at both 100 and 80 percent fertility showed positive yield responses across the board. These exciting results point to a possible breakthrough that we will continue to investigate.

Furrow Enzyme Applications with Starters: We evaluated liquid enzymes applied in-furrow, either directly in the seed trench or using a 2×2 placement strategy. These trials aim to synchronize enzymatic activity with early root development, for maximum nutrient uptake.eakdown process. Res+ also contains a humectant that attracts more moisture to the residue and holds it, to spur the growth and spread of stubble-degrading saprobes, which are organisms that contribute to organic decomposition.

What’s Next?

With each trial, we move closer to formulating breakthrough products that give growers measurable, consistent returns. These early signals fuel our scientific curiosity and guide us toward impactful, field-ready innovations.

Stay tuned for more updates as our global team members turn these insights into next-generation agricultural solutions!