Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tags: Cultivation, Cannabis Breeding, Cannabis Genomics Tools, Trait Selection, Genetic Editing, CRISPR
Moderator: Kevin McKernan
Panelists: Zamir Punja, Soren Seifi, Michael Deyholos, Maria Rojas, and Punya Nachappa
This panel brings together industry and research leaders to explore the latest advancements in cannabis genomics and microbiome science, focusing on their transformative impact on cultivation. Attendees will learn about cutting-edge DNA sequencing technologies and how they enhance breeding programs to support genetic stability, increase disease resistance, and boost yields. The session will also dive into the role of plant-associated microbiomes, uncovering how microbial communities influence cannabis health, resilience, and pathogen resistance. Through real-world case studies and practical insights, panelists will demonstrate how these innovations are setting new standards in sustainable cannabis cultivation.
Objectives:
⦾ Advances in Cannabis DNA Sequencing:
- Explore recent technologies and methods in cannabis DNA sequencing.
- Highlight how sequencing is revolutionizing breeding programs for disease resistance.
⦾ Understanding Microbiomes in Plant Health:
- Examine the link between cannabis microbiomes and plant health, disease susceptibility, and pathogen resistance.
- Identify key microbial communities that promote plant resilience.
⦾ Enhancing Disease Resistance Through Genomics:
- Discuss how genomic insights inform breeding for disease-resistant strains.
- Consider how genomics can be integrated with agronomy practices for pathogen control.
⦾ Practical Applications in Cultivation:
- Present case studies where DNA sequencing and microbiome management have led to improved yield, health, and disease resilience.
- Discuss the scalability of these innovations for commercial cannabis growers.
Learn More about CannMed: cannmedevents.com
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The CannMed 25 Innovation & Investment Summit showcased its first international venue, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico from June 17 - 20, 2025. Since its inception at Harvard Medical School in 2016, CannMed has earned a reputation as the premier destination for cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities. CannMed 25 continues this tradition with medicinal plant researchers, clinicians and venture capitalists who view this Summit as the industry’s number one showcase for the latest advances in plant-based science, medicine, cultivation, and safety.
Tags: Cultivation, Cannabis Breeding, Cannabis Genomics Tools, Trait Selection, Genetic Editing, CRISPR
Moderator: Kevin McKernan
Panelists: Zamir Punja, Soren Seifi, Michael Deyholos, Maria Rojas, and Punya Nachappa
This panel brings together industry and research leaders to explore the latest advancements in cannabis genomics and microbiome science, focusing on their transformative impact on cultivation. Attendees will learn about cutting-edge DNA sequencing technologies and how they enhance breeding programs to support genetic stability, increase disease resistance, and boost yields. The session will also dive into the role of plant-associated microbiomes, uncovering how microbial communities influence cannabis health, resilience, and pathogen resistance. Through real-world case studies and practical insights, panelists will demonstrate how these innovations are setting new standards in sustainable cannabis cultivation.
Objectives:
⦾ Advances in Cannabis DNA Sequencing:
- Explore recent technologies and methods in cannabis DNA sequencing.
- Highlight how sequencing is revolutionizing breeding programs for disease resistance.
⦾ Understanding Microbiomes in Plant Health:
- Examine the link between cannabis microbiomes and plant health, disease susceptibility, and pathogen resistance.
- Identify key microbial communities that promote plant resilience.
⦾ Enhancing Disease Resistance Through Genomics:
- Discuss how genomic insights inform breeding for disease-resistant strains.
- Consider how genomics can be integrated with agronomy practices for pathogen control.
⦾ Practical Applications in Cultivation:
- Present case studies where DNA sequencing and microbiome management have led to improved yield, health, and disease resilience.
- Discuss the scalability of these innovations for commercial cannabis growers.
Learn More about CannMed: cannmedevents.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter: share.hsforms.com/1oi57oJDnRN-Uqqc9YPByRA20xr2
The CannMed 25 Innovation & Investment Summit showcased its first international venue, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico from June 17 - 20, 2025. Since its inception at Harvard Medical School in 2016, CannMed has earned a reputation as the premier destination for cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities. CannMed 25 continues this tradition with medicinal plant researchers, clinicians and venture capitalists who view this Summit as the industry’s number one showcase for the latest advances in plant-based science, medicine, cultivation, and safety.
