Episode Description
In this week’s interview, the High on Home Grown crew from Percys Grow Room sit down with Jackson Farmer, who runs a specialist DNA and sex-testing company for cannabis plants. They take a deep dive into the science behind cannabis sex testing, looking at how plant DNA can be analysed to determine sex at a much earlier stage than growers would normally be able to tell by looking at the plant.
Jackson explains how the testing process works, what growers can learn from their plant’s genetics, and how DNA technology could potentially save growers time, space and resources when planning a crop. They also get into the increasingly discussed issue of HLVd (Hop Latent Viroid), what it is, why growers are concerned about it, and how testing can play a role in identifying problems.
But this isn’t all cannabis science! The conversation takes a few interesting detours into dog fostering, Jackson’s experiences outside the cannabis industry, and plenty of other subjects along the way. Whether you’re a home grower interested in the science behind your plants or simply curious about where cannabis testing technology is heading, there’s plenty to get stuck into.
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Key Topics Covered:
Cannabis Sex Testing: How plant DNA is analysed to determine sex far earlier than visual identification allows, and what that means for planning a crop.
The Science of Plant Genetics: What growers can learn from their plants’ genetics and how DNA technology saves time, space, and resources.
Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd): What it is, why growers are concerned, and the role testing plays in catching infections before they spread.
Life Beyond the Lab: Dog fostering, Jackson’s experiences outside the cannabis industry, and a few unexpected tangents along the way.