Cannabis Breeding

Download or read book Cannabis Breeding written by James Loud and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cannabis Breeding: The Art and Science of Crafting Distinctive Cultivars is a ground-breaking resource that seeks to demystify the breeding process and the world of cannabis genetics. Cannabis Breeding combines science, traditional methodologies, cutting-edge practices, and the culture that has defined the landscape of cannabis genetics so that hobby growers and commercial producers can breed distinctive cultivars that meet market preferences and needs and celebrate the diversity of this versatile plant. This easy-to-read textbook provides both hobby breeders and commercial operators with everything they need to know to start or scale a breeding operation, including: Cannabis history and the evolution of cannabis geneticsBiology and basic concepts of DNA and plant breedingHow to breed for specific desirable traitsA thorough review of propagation methodsDetailed step-by-step instructions for breeding new cultivars from start to finishHow to design environments for breeding for small-scale home gardeners and operators looking to scaleAll the most critical information about cannabis cultivars as intellectual property