Polyploidization for the Genetic Improvement of Cannabis sativa

Polyploidization for the Genetic Improvement of Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa L. 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...

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Main Authors: Jessica L. Parsons, Sara L. Martin, Tracey James, Gregory Golenia, Ekaterina A. Boudko, Shelley R. Hepworth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
Cannabis sativa
tissue culture
polyploidy
tetraploid
flow cytometry
THC
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2019.00476/full

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