Key Takeaways:
- Conception Nurseries launches TrueClones™ X, a new line of hardened tissue culture clones designed to reduce acclimation time for cannabis cultivators.
- The clones, developed using Generation Zero technology, aim to reduce production time by 1-2 weeks while lowering production costs.
- TrueClones™ X are larger and stronger, with increased resistance to pests and viruses, and are delivered in a “ready-to-veg” state.
- The plants are grown using micropropagation techniques, resulting in genetically stable and pathogen-free clones.
Launch of TrueClones™ X
Conception Nurseries announced the release of TrueClones™ X, a new product line featuring hardened tissue culture clones. The Generation Zero clones are designed to help cannabis cultivators reduce production time, lower costs, and mitigate risks in the growing process. According to the company, the clones require less time to acclimate, allowing growers to save up to two weeks in their cultivation cycles.
Tissue Culture Propagation Technology
The TrueClones™ X product line is produced through tissue culture propagation techniques, also known as micropropagation, which creates genetically identical clones from a small sample of a mother plant. The company reports that this process allows for the restoration of plant genetics to a juvenile state, ensuring pest-free and virus-free clones that retain their original phenotypic traits.
Features of TrueClones™ X
TrueClones™ X clones are delivered in a hardened, “ready-to-veg” state, measuring between 5-8 inches in height with at least three well-spaced nodes. They are planted in 2-inch Growcoons containing a coco substrate and supplemented with nutrients, with the goal of creating a stronger root structure and healthier plants. The hardening-off process, completed over at least 10 days under controlled conditions, aims to ensure the plants are acclimated to different growing environments without experiencing stress or shock.
Comparison with Standard TrueClones™
Conception Nurseries notes that the TrueClones™ X line builds on the success of its standard TrueClones™, which are semi-hardened clones measuring 2-3 inches tall. The company highlights that TrueClones™ X offer added benefits, such as increased height and vigor, while maintaining the same level of genetic stability and pathogen resistance.
Generation Zero Clones
Tissue culture propagation, as described by Conception Nurseries, enables the production of clones that are genetically stable and free from pests or pathogens. The Generation Zero clones are not derived from mother plants obtained from tissue culture but rather grown in a controlled environment to maintain their original genetics and viroid-free status.
Conception Nurseries Latest News
Publishes White Paper on Innovative Tissue Culture Cloning Methods for Cannabis Cultivation (2024/09/12)
Conception Nurseries, the largest cannabis plant producer globally, has published a white paper outlining innovative tissue culture cloning methods to prevent common diseases in cannabis cultivation. The paper emphasizes the importance of rethinking the cultivation process from the start, starting with clean stock through tissue-cultured clones, and focusing on common cannabis viruses and viroids. The company employs advanced sampling and testing techniques to ensure the plants are free of these pathogens, minimizing potential losses. Tissue culture clones also offer cost savings and yield improvements, as they produce more robust plants with fewer diseases, enhancing overall profitability. Conception Nurseries also addresses the issue of obtaining genetically authentic strains, using genetic and genomic techniques to ensure healthy and authentic plants.
Read the white paper here.
Kristian Andreassen Joins Conception Nurseries (2023/01/06)
Conception Nurseries, a cannabis company, has hired Kristian Andreassen as Senior Product Director. Andreassen has extensive experience in the cannabis industry, including breeding, commercial cultivation, and brand development. He is well-respected in the industry for his work with breeders and his expertise in cannabis tissue culture. In his new role, Andreassen will support Conception’s initiative to build a diverse group of cannabis breeders to meet the needs of the growing cannabis market. Conception is known for its diverse menu of strains and its royalty structure that ensures breeders continue to create high-quality strains in the future. Andreassen is excited to join the company as it is uniquely positioned as a market leader in offering clean plants with a large library of genetics for cultivators.
Damian Solomon Joins Conception Nurseries Advisory Board (2022/12/05)
Damian Salomon has joined Conception Nurseries’ advisory board, providing expertise in controlled environment agriculture, plant science, and cannabis production. With over 25 years of experience, Solomon supports commercial clone production and contributes to the R&D team’s understanding of plant nutrition. He has worked in vegetable growing for over two decades and introduced complex planting technologies to cannabis as new legal markets opened up. Salomon believes his expertise will help Conception Nurseries provide value to consumers consistently.
