Breeding Techniques to Create Unique Genetics with Justin Esquivel

Justin Esquivel is CEO & Geneticist, Green Luster Phenos™ and has been an influencer and leader in the cannabis industry for 15 years. Esquivel was the head grower and geneticist of an indoor commercial-scale cultivation operation back in 2012.  Justin has consulted with over 100 cannabis facilities, 72 of which operate commercial canopies.  Esquivel provides home growers with pest and bacteria-resistant genetics in seed and breeders’ cut form on a global scale!  He brings standard operating procedures to a gold standard.  His one-of-a-kind approach to plasticity breeding has sparked tons of interest across the globe.  Esquivel also specializes in Cannabis Tissue Culture & Selective Homozygous Breeding, enabling his company to bring exotic tailored offspring to growers globally!During our conversation, we discuss:  Justin’s background in traditional ag and how that applies to cannabis  How he uses tissue culture to store genetics and eliminate pathogens  The process for creating stable cannabis varieties How purposely introducing pests into the breeding room helps select for resistance traits  The application of analytical tools, such as PCR, HPLC, and marker-assisted breeding  Thanks to this episode’s Sponsor: Rare Earth Genomics.  Rare Earth Genomics is a dynamic partnership formed with Texas A&M AgriLife, one of the world’s leading research institutions, to accelerate hemp research and create tools for farmers. Their mission is to increase the likelihood of a successful harvest for farmers through genetic analysis and rigorous environmental testing of vigorous cultivars.  Learn more at rareearthgenomics.com  Additional Resources:  greenlusterphenos.com Review the Podcast CannMed Archive