Intellicoat technology uses a patented temperature activated polymer that regulates the permeability of water into the seed as a function of temperature. Today, Intellicoat seed coatings are being used in three significant commercial agricultural applications:

Intellicoat Early Plant corn technology is a seed corn coating that restricts germination until soil conditions are ideal. When the soil is below the pre-set temperature (55 degrees Fahrenheit) the coating restricts water entering the seed, preventing germination. When the soil warms to 55 degrees, the polymer shell changes, allowing the seed to absorb the moisture it needs to germinate.

The technology enables farmers to plant corn up to four weeks earlier than normal. The expanded planting window helps optimize resources, maximize yields and prevent yield loss from late planting.

Pollinator Plus uses Intellicoat on male inbred seeds, which allow seed producers to reduce or eliminate the need for split planting while extending the pollen shed window.

Relay Cropping
For those geographic areas not suitable for double cropping, Intellicoat coated soybeans allows farmers to intercrop soybeans into growing wheat to get two crops from the same field in one year.