Break it Down with TillZyme
Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D. • September 2, 2026
After harvest, crop residue is not just leftover stalks and leaves. It is an active biological system that adds nutrients to the soil, increases organic matter, and builds better soil structure for next year. Actively managed residues help create a favorable seedbed for better stands and yield. The enzymes produced by fungi accelerate the process by breaking down tough lignin before naturally occurring soil microbes take over.
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Let’s dive into the science of thatch biology and learn all about a unique new product called ThatchZyme which delivers the first sprayable active enzyme proven to manage turfgrass thatch.
With every enzyme-based technology, the value comes from matching the right enzyme to the right target. They are precise tools with a targeted mode of action.
ZymeCO recently joined turf professionals, researchers, and industry partners at the Michigan State University Turfgrass Field Day for a day centered around research, education, and collaboration.
Sprayable ThatchZyme® uses powerful high-redox laccase enzyme technology to break down the lignin barrier in thatch without disrupting play.
Turn residue into opportunity with TillZyme: Residue to Revenue. Nutrients remain tied up in stalks, leaves and stubble until the residue breaks down.
Discover how high-redox laccase enzymes break through lignin’s resistant structure, accelerate thatch decomposition, and support healthier turf without harsh oxidants or course downtime.
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See how Dynamic Cropping Systems partners with ZymeCO to deliver innovative enzyme solutions that support residue breakdown, soil biology, and nutrient efficiency.
ZymeCO is excited to welcome Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D., to the team as the VP of Product.
ZymeCO, an innovation-driven bio-manufacturing company developing enzyme-based products for agriculture and turf management, today announced the close of a $4 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Planetary Technologies (née Bioeconomy Capital), with participati