What are enzymes and how do they work?

Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D. • October 21, 2026

Biological products rely on living microbes that must survive changing field conditions or on blends of naturally occurring compounds with multiple modes of action. ZymeCO enzymes are different. They are non-living, purified proteins designed to catalyze specific biochemical reactions.

That distinction provides some powerful advantages:

🧪 Targeted: Enzymes act on specific substrates rather than producing broad, indirect effects.

⚡ Fast-acting: They begin catalyzing reactions without waiting for microbial populations to establish or multiply.

🎯 Consistent: Precise active ingredients help provide more predictable activity across varying conditions.

📦 Stable: Enzymes do not need to be kept alive, making them easier to store and handle according to label directions.

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Fulvic acid doesn’t always start in a mine.

By Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D. • October 1, 2026

Unlike conventional leonardite-based fulvic products, FulviZyme combines plant-derived fulvic acid with naturally occurring organic acids and bioactive plant compounds.

Breaking down lignin is only the beginning of managing residue after harvest

By Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D. • September 30, 2026

Effective residue management does more than reduce excess residue on surface. It helps turn this year’s residue into healthier soil and a more uniform start for next year’s crop.

How TillZyme Helps Break Down Crop Residue

By Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D. • September 14, 2026

Rather than viewing residue as something to simply manage, TillZyme helps unlock its value by helping start the biological process that turns tough plant material into a resource for the soil.

There’s More Value in Your Corn Residue Than You Think

By Stephanie Wedryk, Ph.D. • September 8, 2026

Corn residue can decompose slowly because lignin gives stalks and leaves their rigid structure. TillZyme™ uses laccase enzyme technology to help accelerate the breakdown of tough crop residue.

Break it Down with TillZyme

By 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. Learn more here .