Nitrogen Use Efficient Crops: Arcadia's Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) technology produces plants with yields that are equivalent to conventional varieties but which require significantly less nitrogen fertilizer because they use it more efficiently. NUE technology helps growers protect the environment while helping them run a more profitable business.

Water Use Efficient Crops: Arcadia is working to develop water use efficient (WUE) crops that will produce high yields under reduced water conditions. Decreasing the need for freshwater irrigation, this technology will not only improve farming efficiency but will provide more fresh water for human consumption.

Salt Tolerant Plants: Arcadia's salt-tolerance technology will allow plants to produce normal yields and quality under saline conditions through saltwater irrigation. Applicable to a wide range of crops, including corn, rice, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, vegetables and turf, Arcadia's salt-tolerant plants will also bind excess salt from soil, rehabilitating salinized land over time.

GLA Safflower Oil: Arcadia's safflower seeds contain oil with as much as 40% gamma linolenic acid (GLA). At this concentration, SONOVA is considerably more efficient and cost effective than current GLA sources, providing a potent source for use in supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods and imparting multiple therapeutic benefits.

Extended Shelf-Life Produce: Arcadia's research into extended shelf-life produce will lead to longer shelf life for tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. Increased shelf-life capacity will allow produce to be harvested later, creating more flexibility in the shipping and packing process, as well as reducing waste and spillage in the production cycle and offering consumers improved flavor and nutrition.

Celiac-Safe Wheat: Arcadia is developing new lines of wheat with reduced gluten—the protein responsible for the symptoms of celiac disease, a digestive condition affecting more than 1% of Americans and 4% of Europeans. These efforts to identify and develop wheat varieties will significantly expand the dietary options for people on gluten-free diets.