By Editor, Global AgInvesting Media

Mosaic Biosciences and Elicit Plant, a French agtech firm, have announced a joint development agreement to create a field-validated solution for canola (oilseed rape) growers facing water-stress conditions across North America.

The collaboration leverages Elicit Plant’s proprietary EliTerra® platform and Mosaic Biosciences’ biological expertise to preserve crop yield potential amid shifting climate patterns.

Addressing Climate Challenges in North American Canola Production

Canola represents a vital economic pillar for North American agriculture. In Canada alone, growers plant nearly 22 million acres annually, yielding between 17 and 19 million metric tons depending on the season. Combined with significant acreage across the northern United States, canola stands as Canada’s most widely cultivated oilseed crop.

However, escalating weather volatility and prolonged dry spells place immense pressure on canola yields. Because crop water stress directly limits harvest potential, developing biological tools that optimize water efficiency has become a top priority for agricultural input leaders.

Eran Kosover, Chief Commercial Officer at Elicit Plant, highlighted the economic and agronomic significance of protecting canola against climate risks, stating in the joint press release, “Canola is a strategic crop for Canadian agriculture and is particularly exposed to climate-related risks. Through EliTerra® innovative technology, which helps plants optimize their water use efficiency, we aim to develop a solution that can help growers preserve yield potential when water availability becomes a limiting factor.”

Combining Expertise to Deliver Practical Agronomic Value

The joint development agreement pairs Mosaic Biosciences’ focus on grower value and crop resilience with Elicit Plant’s targeted technology. Under the program, the two entities will conduct an extensive agronomic evaluation across primary canola-producing regions in North America to ensure the solution is both practical and field-validated.

“Addressing water stress is a key focus area for Mosaic Biosciences,” said Jeff Wheeler, Vice President of Biosciences at The Mosaic Company, emphasizing the role of collaborative partnerships in bringing effective biologicals to market.

“We believe that partnerships play an essential role in accelerating innovation and bringing new biological solutions to growers. This program combines complementary expertise to advance solutions that can help canola producers maintain productivity under increasingly challenging growing condition,” Wheeler noted in the joint press release.

Leveraging Phytosterol Science

Elicit Plant’s patented EliTerra® platform is grounded in phytosterol scientific research. By utilizing naturally derived plant growth regulators, EliTerra® formulations trigger a crop’s innate natural defense mechanisms, enabling broad-acre crops to reduce overall water consumption by up to 20% while maintaining metabolic activity during dry periods.

Unlike non-specific bio-stimulants, EliTerra® operates through a systemic mode of action applied preventatively, providing season-long physiological resilience, according to Elicit Plant.

Backed by thousands of global field trials across Europe, Brazil, Ukraine, and the United States, Elicit Plant’s commercial solutions for corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and wheat have delivered an average return on investment of 3:1 for growers under drought stress.

Strategic Alignment for Sustainable Crop Growth

For Mosaic Biosciences—a platform within Fortune 500 company The Mosaic Company—the partnership reinforces a broader commitment to advancing biological inputs that enhance nutrient efficiency and plant performance.

By pairing Mosaic’s global commercial footprint and scientific resources with Elicit Plant’s specialized phytosterol platform, the joint program aims to deliver robust, field-tested solutions that help North American farm operations maintain productivity while conserving vital water resources.

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