Skeepon is an agricultural product suitable for the growth of a wide range of crops. It is a safe and reliable product that uses acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, which is known for its health benefits. Skeepon is not a pesticide or fertilizer. It is friendly to both people and the earth, making plants resistant to dryness, high temperatures and salt damage.
The active ingredient of the Skeepon series, acetic acid, is a familiar and safe substance also found in vinegar, and in recent years it has been registered as a functional ingredient in many foods with functional claims. Acetic acid applied to the soil is absorbed by plants and broken down by microorganisms (biodegradable). All other ingredients are likewise limited to those safe for people and the environment.
The Skeepon series is classified as a "biostimulant" — neither an agricultural chemical nor a fertilizer. Biostimulants are agricultural materials that ease plant stress and support healthy growth, and they are spreading as a means of sustainable agriculture, particularly in Europe.
When water is scarce, plants produce acetic acid internally, and this acetic acid unlocks the plant’s own drought tolerance. This mechanism was discovered by our CEO, Kim, and his colleagues through research at RIKEN (Kim et al., 2017, Nature Plants). However, unlike the precise process that takes place inside the plant, simply applying acetic acid as-is would damage plants with its strong stimulus rather than draw out tolerance. The “Skeepon” series solved this challenge with our proprietary technology.
Inside the plant, Skeepon’s acetic acid works like a “sticky note” that keeps the memory of drought stress. Applied in advance, it allows plants to respond to sudden drought quickly and powerfully, even without prior drought experience. Subsequent research has also confirmed that it confers tolerance not only to drought but also to heat.
Explore application case studies across a variety of crops, including tomatoes, broccoli, and ornamental flowers. See the link below for details.
The Skeepon series is applied mainly by drenching the soil around the base of the plant. Applying it before expected drought or heat allows plants to build up tolerance in advance. For details such as dilution rates and application timing, please refer to the link.
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