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Cannabis DNA Fingerprinting & Genotyping for Cultivar Identity Verification

Segra International provides DNA fingerprinting and genotyping services designed to deliver clarity, traceability, and scientific certainty to cannabis producers, breeders, exporters, and compliance teams. Genetic verification isn’t just a compliance requirement, it’s a competitive advantage. Segra’s DNA Fingerprinting & Genotyping service gives your products the credibility, validation, and scientific backing buyers now expect, helping you close deals faster and reduce product risk across the supply chain.

Producers and brokers using Segra’s DNA Fingerprinting & Genotyping report a clear advantage: they close deals faster. When buyers can see a certified genetic profile, hesitation disappears, negotiations shorten, and confidence increases. Identity verification simplifies B2B transactions, enables premium pricing, and reduces friction across the supply chain. As more markets move toward medical-grade standards, verified genetics are transitioning from a “nice to have” to a baseline expectation and early adopters are securing a disproportionate share of demand.

What Is Cannabis DNA Fingerprinting?

DNA fingerprinting (also called genetic profiling or genotyping) analyzes highly specific DNA markers to generate a unique genetic ID for each cannabis cultivar. Segra’s assay targets a specific set of repetitive elements in the DNA called microsatellites.  These elements vary in length between individuals and are heritable from parents to offspring, making them ideal markers to measure diversity, population structure, and lineage.  Due to the number of potential variant combinations between microsatellites, there is less than one in a million chance that two varieties would randomly share the same profile.

  • Results from proprietary DNA marker set are converted by hash algorithm into a unique 32-digit Variety Identifier Code (VIC).
  • Plotted on Segra’s Cannabis Phylogenetic Tree, establishing its relationship to hundreds of known cultivars.
  • Stored in Segra’s secure genetic database for future confirmation, lineage validation, or audit verification.

Why Genetic Identity Verification Matters

  • Cultivar Identification – Scientific proof of cultivar identity strengthens brand claims and reduces risk.
  • Full Traceability – Supports seed-to-sale traceability, audit requirements, and documentation under EU GACP & GMP.
  • Compliance & Export Readiness – Required in many pharmaceutical-grade and international medical markets.

Segra’s DNA Fingerprinting/Genotyping Services

STANDARD SERVICE

  • Cultivar Identity Verification – DNA confirmation before propagation or sale
  • Cultivar DNA Fingerprinting – 32-digit VIC
  • Traceability Documentation* – Genetic certificates integrated into SOPs and compliance files (*Initial reference sample required)

PREMIUM SERVICE

(includes Standard Services):
  • Recommended for initial reference samples
  • Genetic Identity Certificate with graphical fingerprint result and VIC
  • Phylogenetic analysis with  500+ unique varieties
  • Triploid analysis to identify varieties with 3 sets of chromosomes

How the DNA Fingerprinting Process Works

  1. Submit a Sample – Samples sent using Segra’s genotyping submission kit.
  2. DNA Extraction & Analysis – DNA marker testing performed in our molecular lab.
  3. Variety Identifier Code Issued – Each sample receives its unique 32-digit profile.
  4. Phylogenetic Mapping (Premium Option) – Cultivar placed in Segra’s cannabis genetic tree.
  5. Triploid Analysis (Premium Option) – Identification of cannabis plants containing three sets of chromosomes (triploid) instead of two (diploid).
  6. Secure Database Storage – Enables future authentication or supply-chain audits.

Turnaround time: Typically 3–5 business days for Standard or 7-10 business days for Premium Service

GACP, GMP & Global Compliance Fit

With cultivar mislabeling and inconsistent genetics becoming a top concern among regulators and pharmaceutical buyers, companies that cannot verify their genetics face growing risk: rejected lots, reduced pricing, or permanent loss of customer trust. DNA fingerprinting eliminates uncertainty by giving you a defensible, audit-ready identity profile for every cultivar you grow or sell. This level of verification is quickly becoming a differentiator, and operators who adopt it early are already positioning themselves as preferred suppliers in the most competitive markets.

Who Benefits Most?

  • Licensed producers targeting EU GACP or export markets
  • Breeders validating lineage & protecting IP
  • Nurseries supplying plantlets across multiple sites
  • QA/QC teams building audit-ready files
  • Distributors & brokers confirming genetics before purchase
  • Brands promoting transparency & product trust

Your genetics deserve the highest level of certainty.

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