Selecta one and Ellepot Form Strategic Partnership
The companies are joining forces to scale the RCS 2.0 rooting technology for global agricultural use.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Botany
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Selecta one and Ellepot A/S have entered a long-term strategic partnership to advance the RCS 2.0 rooting system. This collaboration aims to scale the use of biodegradable paper pockets for propagation across forestry, vegetable, and fruit sectors.
Why it matters
By combining Selecta one's rooting technology with Ellepot's industrial infrastructure, the partnership seeks to replace conventional substrate systems. This transition could standardize propagation methods for various non-ornamental crops on an international scale.
Ellepot operates in over 130 countries and leverages 30 years of experience in propagation systems. Their production network currently yields 10 billion units annually, which will now incorporate the Grow Smart digital production data platform.
The players
Selecta one
This company specializes in plant breeding and introduced the RCS 2.0 rooting technology.
Ellepot A/S
A provider of propagation systems that operates in more than 130 countries and manages large-scale on-site production.
The details
The partnership grants Ellepot exclusive rights to commercialize RCS 2.0 in non-ornamental markets and manage on-site pocket production for customers. The system allows for rooting cuttings in specialized biodegradable paper pockets without the need for traditional substrate materials.
Timeline
Selecta one first introduced the RCS 2.0 system in 2025.
The official partnership announcement was published on October 28, 2026.
The Big Picture
This partnership marks a departure from traditional propagation by scaling the RCS 2.0 rooting system through industrial automation. The move signals a shift toward substrate-free production models that challenge established agricultural legacy standards.
The transition to substrate-free paper pockets could lower logistical hurdles for commercial growers by removing heavy growing media from production sites. This digital integration may eventually lead to more efficient and standardized crop yields for global agricultural producers.
The takeaway
The collaboration highlights the increasing importance of automating propagation to improve efficiency in the horticulture and forestry industries. Growers should monitor how the integration of digital production platforms like Grow Smart impacts regional supply chains for planting materials.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Horti Daily.
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