The new trial follows successful outcomes observed in early 2025, when LNC was applied to more than 9,000 date trees at a California ranch operated by Oasis Date. That application demonstrated water conservation benefits, prompting further investigation into yield performance.

Key Highlights:

·   Full-cycle study with comparative assessment of crop yield and resource efficiency for 1,000 LNC-treated date trees against untreated control trees.

·   Comparison of two different treatment schedules, evaluating single-dose vs split-dose LNC applications

·       Secondary assessments of water utilization, water use efficiency, and nutrient use efficiency to measure broader impacts on inputs and economic outcomes

·       Validation and scientific collaboration with the University of Arizona to ensure independent data collection, transparency, and rigor

·       Integration of LNC with proven best practices in commercial date farming, including monitoring of nutrient leaching, salinity risk, and soil health indicators

Trial Purpose and Objectives
The large-scale research project is designed to explore how different LNC strategies may be integrated with commercial farming practices to enhance soil water-holding capacity, nutrient retention, and long-term soil health. Researchers will track performance indicators such as soil chemistry, plant growth, crop yield, and fruit quality.