In the never-ending war on diseases that pathogens bring upon crops, peptides are a vital ally in making gains for plant quality and yield output.

Last week brought news of a huge honor for Elemental Enzymes, when Fast Company released its annual World Changing Ideas list. The list named Elemental as the winner in its “Established Excellence: 5-14 Years in Business” category. Additionally, Fast Company selected the company as a finalist in the competition’s “Agriculture” category for its technology to fight Citrus Greening, Vismax®.

As planting continues across the U.S., I wanted to take time this month to focus on how enzyme usage can benefit corn crops. Corn is one of the few plants we work with that grows in a uniquely linear manner, meaning that any advantage you can give this plant early in the season can lead to an increase in size, health, and yield of the crop.