Cannabis & Hemp: CannaLock Pollination Bags

Cannabis & Hemp Industry Overview

Cannabis and Hemp markets are currently experiencing tremendous growth. The 2018 Cannabis Act in Canada, The 2018 Hemp Farming Act in the US, and continued marijuana legalization across US states have increased production of hemp (cannabis cultivars that contain less than .3% of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC) and marijuana (cannabis cultivars that contain greater than .3% THC) for industrial, medical, and recreational use. The U.S. is likely to have full legal acceptance of the entire cannabis genus, like Canada, in the near future.

In this modern era of acceptance, cannabis is now receiving the attention of some of the most sophisticated and well-funded breeding programs across the world. By 2025, the global legal Marijuana markets are projected to grow from 13.8 billion dollars in 2018 to 146.4 billion dollars by 2025 (Market Research Report, 2019). The global hemp market is projected to grow from 4.6 billion dollars in 2019 to 26.6 billion dollars by 2025 (Market Research Report, 2019). In comparison to other agricultural crops, the entrance of cannabis into the plant breeding industry is sudden. The industry is having to work quickly and is running into unforeseen obstacles.

Pollination devices are critical for cannabis breeders as interbreeding between plants can contaminate a crop and disrupt genetic purity. Cannabis breeders are trying a multitude of materials such as fabrics, paper, and plastics to manage their crop’s pollen movement; however, materials being used are not universally effective, can create unsuitable growing environments and increase waste and labor. A desirable pollen containment solution should address diverse sizes of pollen, breathability, heat tolerance, reusability, light penetration, appropriate coverage, moisture, and ease of disposal. Pollination bags which can also provide enough plant coverage to block pests are of great interest to breeders.

Process

The process of creating the CannaLock bag began by immersing ourselves in the cannabis industry and meeting face to face with breeders in California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Canada. Pollen containment was both a concern and part of every breeding program we profiled. We identified a need for specific product customized to cannabis and hemp specifications and noted a general knowledge variability across different breeding programs. Some breeders thought they were dealing with pollen 30-microns in size, but discovered that their cannabis plants actually produced pollen around 20-microns. Other breeders required minimum coverage above 10-micron to ensure adequate confidence in containment.

We sourced raw mesh materials and studied customer feedback across domestic and international breeders to determine the most universal solution with the highest success rate. Our 10-micron mesh pollination bag successfully maintained growing environment while providing the most secure coverage. The CannaLock Pollination Bag was born. The CannaLock bag is now being used by premier cannabis breeders around the world.

Conclusion

The CannaLock Pollination Bag offers cannabis and hemp breeders multiple benefits for pollination management. MIDCO Global is excited to provide a tool to current and future breeders as demand for cannabis and hemp continue to grow.

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