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In this episode of the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, host Tad Hussey sits down with Dr. Grey Monroe and PhD candidate Matthew Davis from UC Davis to discuss their groundbreaking PNAS paper, Genome degradation in plant tissue culture. For decades, cannabis growers have reported a phenomenon known as genetic drift or maternal decline, where long-held mother plants or clonal lines seemingly lose their vigor, yield, or terpene profiles over time. This conversation provides a definitive look into the biological mechanisms driving these changes. While traditional field-grown cuttings maintain incredibly high genetic integrity, the guests explain how certain high-intensity lab...

Dr. Zarei earned his Ph.D. degree from Leiden University in the Netherlands, specializing in molecular mechanisms governing defense and secondary metabolism in plants. Dr. Zarei spent a decade as a Research Associate at the University of Guelph, where his research focused on stress physiology in plants. His primary passion lies in the study of plant secondary metabolites, many of which possess pharmaceutical significance. In 2017, Adel transitioned to the Cannabis industry, serving as a Scientific Advisor and Cannabis Micropropagation Expert. He played a pivotal role in designing and establishing multiple Cannabis Micropropagation labs for Cannabis Production License Holders. His groundbreaking...