Simplifying Cannabis Genetics ft. Jordan Zager CEO of Dewey Scientific

Bryan @bryanfields24 and Kellan @Kellan_Finney sit down with Dr. Jordan Zager , CEO of Dewey Scientific to discuss • How Dewey Scientific uses data to make better crop decisions • RNA sequencing to maximize the expression of genes • How to set up a breeding scheme • The role of tissue culture in the cannabis space • How brands can replicate their product to provide consistency across state lines • Genetically engineered cannabis • Cannabis as medicine Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction: The Dime - A 10-minute dive into the cannabis and hemp industry 00:00:22 - Bringing Credible Science to the Cannabis Industry with Jordan Veger, CEO of Dewey Scientific 00:01:34 - Jordan's Background and How He Got Started in the Cannabis Industry 00:02:10 - From Biochemistry to Cannabis: The Story of Dewey Scientific 00:04:27 - Starting from a Homegrown Operation to Improving Crop Genetics 00:06:38 - Using Genetics to Improve Breeding Programs 00:08:38 - Developing molecular markers for plant traits 00:10:42 - Aphids and Tissue Culture in the Cannabis Industry 00:12:55 - Tissue Culture and Cannabis Cloning 00:15:09 - Genetic and Environmental Factors in Cannabis Production Across Different States 00:17:15 - Gene by Environment Interactions in Cannabis Cultivation 00:19:25 - Using gene expression to diagnose plant issues and ensure consistency in product quality 00:21:37 - Limited Use of Genetic Techniques in the Cannabis Industry 00:23:33 - Quality Control and Genetics in the Cannabis Industry Compared to Big Ag and Driscoll's 00:25:47 - Introducing CESC and Dewey's Future Roadmap 00:28:04 - Overcoming Obstacles in the Cannabis Industry 00:30:11 - The Challenges of Operating in the Cannabis Industry 00:32:20 - The Debate on Genetically Modified Cannabis and its Potential Impact on Consumers and the Industry 00:34:39 - Genetically Modified Organisms in the Cannabis Industry 00:36:39 - Special Guest Feature: Jordan