GrowthTalks

Insight and discussion on the most critical issues, trends, and technology in cannabis breeding from world-renown experts

Upcoming Talks

February 21, 2023

The Auto-Flower Advantage

Segra + Atlas Seed Informational Webinar

Hosted by Jeff Thorne on behalf of Segra, featuring Ryan & Joe from Atlas Seed and Jake Brookes of Ladybug Farms, to explore the latest developments in auto-flower seed cultivation. Discover the benefits of F1 hybrid seeds, ways to mitigate disease, and real-life examples of ideal use cases and cultivars. Gain insights into the future of auto-flower seeds, including industry innovation and tests for marketable flower. Register now for a thought-provoking session on auto-flower genetics and seed cultivation.

Past Talks

April 29, 2021

The Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis Breeding

Part 2: A panel discussion among leading cannabis genetics and commercial cultivation experts.

Our panelists returned for Part 2 of this series to discuss "The Future" of Cannabis Breeding.


In Part 2, we covered:

- What are the modern ag-tech tools available to Cannabis plant breeders?

- What innovations are on the horizon that may impact Cannabis breeding in the future?

- How will Cannabis plant breeding objectives evolve as the industry matures?

- How will the Cannabis breeding competitive landscape evolve in the coming years?

Plus, an audience Q&A.


Discussion Panelists:

Ryan Lee, Co-Founder, Chemovar

Mojave Richmond, Co-Owner, BioAgronomics Group

Rob Clarke, Co-Owner, BioAgronomics Group

Mark Lewis, President, Napro Research

March 25, 2021

Protect Your Grow: Hop Latent Viroid Issues and Mitigation

An in-depth discussion with cannabis breeding expert Mojave Richmond and Segra's Chief Scientific Officer Dr. John Brunstein on Hop Latent Viroid, including best practices for detection and mitigation and the risks it poses to cannabis breeders and cultivators.


February 25, 2021

The Past, Present, and Future of Cannabis Breeding

A panel discussion among leading cannabis genetics and commercial cultivation experts.

Feb 25th live panel discussion among some of the world’s foremost cannabis breeding thought-leaders.

Featuring Ryan Lee of Chemovar, Rob Clarke and Mojave Richmond of BioAgronomics Group, Mark Lewis of Napro Research. Moderated by Michael Williamson of Catalyst BC.

In this two-part webinar series, we’ll cover:

- The history and backdrop behind today’s cannabis genetic landscape.

- How modern agriculture technologies will reshape and propel cannabis breeding.

- What to expect from the top breeders in the years to come. Plus live audience Q&A.

December 3, 2020

Know What You Grow

DNA Fingerprinting in Cannabis by VNTR

Dr. John Brunstein, Segra's Chief Scientific Officer and leading expert on biotechnology and molecular biology, discuss a wide range of topics relating to DNA Fingerprinting in cannabis by VNTR, including the valuable applications of this test for growers, breeders, distributors, and regulators.

October 22, 2020

The ABCs of PTC

Dr. Sma Zobayed, world-renowned plant tissue culture scientist and Chief Tissue Culture Officer at Segra International, leads an in-depth discussion on how PTC technologies are set to reshape the future of cannabis production.

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