11 July 2026, Cary: Verdesian Life Sciences (“Verdesian”), a global leader in Nutrient Use Efficiency (“NUE”) technologies, today announced that its CROP+® biostimulant product was awarded the Certified Biostimulant label through The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) Certified Biostimulant Program. With this designation, Verdesian now holds three Biostimulant Certifications from TFI, reinforcing the company’s position as a technology-driven leader in the biostimulant space. In addition to CROP+®, Verdesian also received certifications for its Primacy Alpha® and Take Off LS® products. CROP+® is a foliar nutritional supplement that supports plant tolerance to abiotic stress and helps improve crop yield and quality.
Following a rigorous, independent review process, the certification confirms that CROP+® meets defined industry standards for efficacy, safety, and composition, including demonstrated plant response. The Fertilizer Institute (“TFI”) represents the U.S. fertilizer supply chain and works to ensure fertilizers are used safely and responsibly through stewardship, education, and policy.
“Abiotic stress can significantly impact plant health and productivity, making it critical to understand the biological processes that influence crop performance under challenging conditions,” said Dr. Apurva Bhargava, Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology at Verdesian Life Sciences. “Our research focuses on understanding how plants respond to environmental stress and identifying ways to enhance those natural responses. This certification reflects the depth of research and scientific rigor behind CROP+®.”
Now in the market for 15 years, CROP+® has demonstrated consistent performance across a broad range of crops, geographies, and field conditions. Applied during critical growth stages, the technology that makes up CROP+® supports plant performance through increased photosynthesis, improved nutrient uptake, and high antioxidant activity. Developed by Verdesian’s leading R&D team, CROP+® is rooted in plant physiology and stress-management science, with multiple modes of action that support the plant’s natural genetic expression.
“Growers are under increasing pressure to protect profitability while managing the challenges of environmental stress and weather variability,” said Clare Doyle, Chief Executive Officer at Verdesian Life Sciences. “The technologies gaining traction today are those that deliver measurable, repeatable results in the field. Earning TFI Certified Biostimulant status for CROP+® ensures independent validation of the product’s efficacy and quality, giving growers and retailers added confidence in a solution designed to support crop resilience and performance.”
The Fertilizer Institute’s Certified Biostimulant Program was established to bring consistency and transparency to the biostimulant category, providing confidence in product efficacy, safety, and composition for manufacturers, ag retailers, and growers. These standards support informed decision-making across the value chain and advance sustainable agriculture practices.
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