Since its inception, Elicit Plant has placed sustainability at the center of its business model. Regenerative agriculture is not just a slogan – it serves as a model for the development of our company, whose mission is to offer innovative and sustainable solutions that allow farmers to anticipate and cope effectively with climate hazards, in order to ensure their prosperity and promote global food security. This commitment is illustrated by our technology based on the use of phytosterols. Through foliar application, these naturally occurring molecules improve the plant’s water use efficiency (WUE). Elicit Plant’s solutions activate plants’ resistance mechanisms against drought stress, thereby improving crops’ ability to exploit soil moisture by increasing root volume, limiting water loss due to evapotranspiration and, ultimately, protecting yields.
Combining agronomic performance and sustainability
The agronomic performance of Elicit Plant’s solutions is underpinned by the principles of economy and positive impact. Since preserving the environment and protecting agricultural production go hand in hand, the benefits of phytosterols encompass both production targets and environmental requirements, with the objective of strengthening plant resilience and bolstering farmers’ confidence in the face of climate hazards.
Elicit Plant’s strength lies in its scientific roots. As the first company to harness the potential of phytosterols for agriculture, Elicit Plant forged a new way forward in plant biotechnology. Sprayed over the leaves, these natural compounds send a signal to the plants, which then trigger an adaptive physiological response that prepares them for the onset of drought stress. Totally non-toxic, this disruptive innovation unveils new prospects for crop-growing with less water and is perfectly in keeping with the agro-ecological transition.
Solutions designed in and for the field
After the laboratory phase, each solution is subjected to rigorous testing in real-life conditions in the field. This permanent link with the field makes it possible to adjust formulations, confirm their efficacy and ensure their compatibility with farming practices. By anchoring innovation at grassroots level, Elicit Plant contributes towards a pragmatic agro-ecological transition built alongside the people who make it happen. Through this proximity, our company reinforces its conviction that farmers are the main players of the agro-ecological transition.
As a benefit corporation (“entreprise à mission”), Elicit Plant has incorporated environmental responsibility into its corporate manifesto. Its CSR policy is based on tangible commitments: reducing the carbon footprint, supporting regenerative agriculture, maintaining B Corp (*) and Lucie 26000 (**) labels. The company is also committed to a bold decarbonization plan guided by measurable indicators that are monitored over time.
(*) B Corp – https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/elicit-plant/
(**) Lucie 26000 label – https://www.labellucie.com/referentiel-lucie-26000
