Polyploidization for the Genetic Improvement of Cannabis sativa

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 10; p. 476
• Main Authors: Parsons, Jessica L, Martin, Sara L, James, Tracey, Golenia, Gregory, Boudko, Ekaterina A, Hepworth, Shelley R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 30.04.2019
• Subjects: Cannabis sativa; flow cytometry; Plant Science; polyploidy; tetraploid; THC; tissue culture; Cannabis sativa; CBD; polyploidy; tetraploid; terpenes; tissue culture; flow cytometry; THC

is a diploid species, cultivated throughout the ages as a source of fiber, food, and secondary metabolites with therapeutic and recreational properties. Polyploidization is considered as a valuable tool in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Although this method has been used in hemp-type Cannab...