Cannabis genetics and breeding are critical components of cultivation business strategies, especially in marijuana markets that struggle with a glut of flower. Cannabis companies can leverage genetics and breeding to create new and innovative strains that appeal to consumers and improve operational efficiencies. Among the issues to consider: * Modern cannabis genetics and breeding are nascent but rapidly evolving specialties. * Selective breeding can help cultivators create strains that meet specific needs, such as resistance to mold or pests, high yields or enviable terpene profiles. * Cultivators seeking new strains have options, including nurseries, seed banks and developing in-house breeding programs. * Phenotype hunting is a laborious lengthy process that requires data analysis and at least three growth cycles. * Gene editing and tissue-culture plant propagation are among the cannabis industry's most advanced genetic science and breeding methods. mjbizdaily.com | March 2023 35http://www.mjbizdaily.com