Although they sound very similar, each term has its own set of negatives and strengths. Cannabis tissue culture (micropropagation), is a key component of the cannabis industry's future. Traditional plant propagation is still important.Micropropagation is the only way to guarantee growth for some cannabis Sativa strains. Some strains, like Exodus Cheese can only be grown by micropropagation, while others are more easily cultivated from seeds. Let's take a look at both the business and home scales of these techniques to see which one is the best for your growth operation.
What is Micropropagation?
Let's keep things simple. Micropropagation refers to the process of taking plant tissue and growing a new plant from it in laboratory conditions. Sometimes all that is needed to grow an identical plant is one cell. You can also create multiple identical plants with micropropagation in a short time. Micropropagation was a controversial topic in its early days. However, it began to make a name in commercial industries in the 1950s. Micropropagation is now widely used and heavily relied upon in many commercial sectors.Micropropagation is a way for growers to quickly reproduce difficult-to-grow varieties and allows them to produce disease-free plants within a relatively short time. Micropropagation is also a great tool for cannabis growers, as it can be used to create exact copies of specific species. This allows them to reproduce plants with important and unique qualities.The cannabis industry is full of "new" and different cannabis products. Consumers are now looking for cannabinoids specific to their products. Micropropagation can be used to produce plants with high levels of CBD, or THC. You can use stem tips, flowers or roots to collect the tissue needed for micropropagation. The protocol for each species or plant will determine the type of tissue that is taken. The tissues are then placed in a clean, controlled environment that is rich with nutrients and hormones for growth. The cells will start to divide once they are in this supportive environment.
Traditional Propagation
It is not difficult to understand Traditional Propagation. Most of us have witnessed a plant grow from seeds at some point. You are likely to be a cannabis grower and know the difficulties of growing cannabis from seeds. You should not use auto-feminized seed. There is a high chance that your plants will become males. This is very undesirable if you plan to harvest the cannabis.
Advantages of Using Micropropagation
We have briefly covered some of the obvious benefits of micropropagation. The main benefit is that you can grow nearly identical plants, healthy, in rapid succession.Micropropagation also allows you to grow plants with specific characteristics, such as cannabinoids and terpenes. It also makes it possible to breed plants with resistance to viruses and diseases. Some people want to reproduce the mother plant to produce exact copies of it. This can all be accomplished much faster than traditional propagation.Micropropagation has been shown to increase the yields and vigor of cannabis plants. High yields are synonymous with high profits in the cannabis industry. Micropropagation allows for high yields without sacrificing quality.
However, there are some disadvantages.
Micropropagation can be difficult. It requires knowledge, specific skills and initial capital. It can be costly and not all plants will succeed. Micropropagation is not for all plants. You may end up with mutant plants or none at all. To avoid viruses and diseases, the environment must be kept clean and controlled.
Final Thoughts
You should also know the value of Exodus Cheese strain in meeting various consumer needs. This is why micropropagation is so important for the future of the cannabis industry. Cannabis tissue culture can not only help to reproduce these popular strains but can also be used to grow rare strains that are at risk of extinction.Although micropropagation was initially introduced to the cultivation stage with some disdainful and distrustful attitudes, it has now become a part of most industries, including cannabis. Tissue culture can be used to produce higher yields of food in some developing countries. This is food that might otherwise have been impossible to grow. These foods are essential for survival. They also provide opportunities for trade and job creation for developing nations, which can help them overcome seemingly impossible agricultural and social challenges.