Proactivity is always better than reactivity. In much the same way, a plant with a strong immune system has a better chance of defending itself than a plant relying solely on external pesticides.

Most people think of oranges when they hear the word “citrus.” That’s fair, considering oranges are half the globe’s citrus production. As a world leader in citrus, Brazil grows more than one-third of all oranges.

Behind any new Elemental Enzymes technology are the scientists whose dedication and support ultimately make the formulation work for end users. This includes the field researchers whose responsibility it is to balance findings in the lab against on-farm applications for practical use. The Elemental Enzymes field team based in Jacksonville, Florida, is key to the development of technology for the citrus industry.

It has been another great year for scaling Elemental Enzymes. The company doubled revenue last year and is set to do so again with a number of major developments, including a sizable investment from Paine Schwartz Partners.

One of our chief drivers here at Elemental Enzymes is to identify problems in crop production that have no solutions or could use more attention — not just in the United States, but in other locales. And because our crop-health solutions derive from naturally occurring enzymes, peptides, and biochemistries, we are often asked: Are they biologicals?

Unknown to most people outside the biological sciences, peptides are essential for life. Peptides aid immune systems in warding off harmful pathogens, slowing aging processes, and providing energy for cells, among other functions.