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The Latest Research On How Ploidy Manipulation Can Be Used To Improve Cannabis Breeding


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In this ground-breaking session, Plant Molecular Biologist Richard Philbrook will explore the paradigm-shifting breeding applications in Cannabis possible through modifying ploidy levels. Plant scientists use the manipulation of ploidy (the number of copies of each chromosome in a genome) to drastically improve the performance of countless agricultural crops. Triploids are used to create seedless plant varieties, polyploids are often associated with larger yields, and haploids are used to quickly create stable F1 hybrid lines. Breeding programs of top global crops like corn, potato and sugarcane take advantage of these ploidy concepts to generate billions in added value yearly. For Cannabis to compete on a global scale with these crops, it is important for scientists to apply state-of-the-art techniques like ploidy manipulation to supplement traditional breeding work. Session attendees will gain valuable insights into the current and future research in Cannabis ploidy.


SPEAKER: Richard Philbrook, Scientist - Molecular Biology, Dark Heart Nursery
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