Breeding for Better Solventless Extraction with Alisha Holloway, PhD

Alisha Holloway is the Chief Scientific Officer at Phylos where she leads the R&D group that focuses on foundational genomic research, development of high-throughput genetic and chemical testing capabilities, discovery of genetic markers, and the development of new cannabis varieties via classical and marker-assisted breeding. At CannMed 26, she will present “Enhancing Cannabis Quality via Marker-Assisted Selection for Improved Solventless Extraction Yield” During our conversation, we discuss: What solventless extraction is and why it’s gaining popularity The traits that make a cannabis plant a “good washer” How Alisha’s team designed and conducted a washability study across hundreds of plant samples How they identified genetic markers for good washers that hold up across diverse genetic backgrounds How marker-assisted selection accelerates the breeding process Thanks to This Episode’s Sponsor: The Cannabis Research Center & Coalition The Cannabis Research Center & Coalition (CRC), founded by Dr. Allison Justice, is a professional group dedicated to advancing cannabis cultivation and post harvest processing. CRC partners with Universities and The Hemp Mine LLC, an industry leader in cannabis genetics and production, to tackle the cultivation and post harvest challenges facing today’s cannabis industry. Their cooperative research model, inspired by successful horticulture and greenhouse research collaborations, allows members to benefit from pooled resources, gaining access to cutting-edge, science-based research at a fraction of the cost. Learn more at cannabisrc.org Additional Resources Phylos.bio, Instagram, Linkedin [Blog] What Makes a Cannabis Variety “Wash Well”? The Science Behind High-Yield Hash Plants https://www.instagram.com/shwale/ Register for CannMed 26 Meet the CannMed 26 Speakers Review the Podcast CannMed Archive