Extreme temperatures damage crop potential even when water is available. At Van Iperen International, we help growers protect yield potential and improve plant resilience before the next heatwave with our integrated agronomic solutions.

Heat Stress is More Than a Water Problem

Rising temperatures trigger physiological constraints—inducing stomatal closure, limiting CO2 assimilation, slowing photosynthesis, and accelerating oxidative stress—even under full irrigation. By the numbers, here are the key physiological impacts that growers should know*:

Heat Stress is More Than a Water Problem

The 5-Step Agronomic Framework for Crop Resilience

  • Preventive crop management

    Select resilient varieties and optimize sowing dates to protect sensitive growth stages like flowering.

  • Soil health and root systems

    Increase soil organic matter to improve nutrient and water-holding capacity and support root development.

  • Smart irrigation

    Use weather forecasting data to irrigate preemptively ahead of heat events.

  • Balanced plant nutrition

    Target potassium for stomatal regulation, calcium for cell wall structural integrity, and magnesium to preserve chlorophyll activity.

  • Targeted biostimulant applications

    Activate natural defenses, boost antioxidant activity, and accelerate post-stress recovery.

Van Iperen Solutions

Our portfolio is designed to complement sound agronomic practices by strengthening crop resilience before anticipated periods of heat and water stress.

Our objective is not to replace fundamental crop management practices, but to enhance the plant's ability to perform when environmental conditions become increasingly challenging. 

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Plants for Plants® 4-Vita

Plants for Plants® 4-Vita

100% plant-derived biostimulant formulated to preserve metabolic activity and reduce oxidative stress under extreme heat.

Plants for Plants® 4-Vita
Overview of IPE Technology fertilizers by Van Iperen International

WAKE-up® Liquid

WAKE-up® Liquid

High-efficiency liquid biostimulant designed to enhance Water-Use Efficiency (WUE) and osmotic regulation.

WAKE-up® Liquid
Wake-up Liquid 1L bottle

FoliaStim® range

FoliaStim® range

Premium seaweed biostimulants integraded with chelated trace elements to stimulate antioxidant production and speed stress recovery.

FoliaStim® range

High-Quality Potassium Solutions

High-Quality Potassium Solutions

Specialized Potassium solutions to support optimal water transport and stomatal control throughout critical growth stages.

Potassium Solutions

Products come after agronomy. The strongest results always come from combining good crop management with the right nutritional and biostimulant strategies. Resilience is something you build throughout the season.

Laurent Aubertin
Agronomy Director at Van Iperen International  

Anticipation over Reaction: The Future of Stress Management

The future of heat stress management lies in anticipation rather than reaction. Crops that maintain performance under increasingly variable climatic conditions are those supported by integrated programmes combining healthy soils, efficient irrigation, precision and balanced nutrition, and scientifically validated biostimulants. As Laurent Aubertin, Agronomy Director at Van Iperen International, emphasizes: "We cannot control the weather, but we can influence how crops respond to it. Building resilience is no longer an optional extra—it is becoming one of the foundations of modern agronomy." 

Prepare Your Crops for the Coming Season!

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Van Iperen International Team in Reims 2025

Van Iperen International's strength lies in its people – a dynamic team of 27 nationalities speaking 32 languages and passionately serving clients in over 120 countries. This international composition allows for deep understanding and tailored solutions on a truly global scale.

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If you share our commitment to a more sustainable future and believe in the power of collective action, we invite you to become a partner in this journey. By joining forces, we can amplify our impact, accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions, and build a more resilient and responsible agricultural system worldwide. Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities and become a part of the Green Switch Journey!

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