The first true F1 industrial hemp grain hybrid developed and commercialized in Canada and quite possible a first in the world, T3H2006 is a grain hybrid with increased content of cannabidiol (CBD) and was developed by Verve Seed Solutions and Farmers Business Network.
T3H2006 was approved for cultivation and commercialized in 2021. T3H2006 is a great example of innovation and technical advancement in hemp breeding. Historically, hemp hybrid development was hampered by the inability to produce F1 hybrid seed cost-effectively, leading to sales of F2 generation seed.
Verve Seed Solutions and FBN have developed a production system that allows for cost-effective, large-scale production of feminized seed of female parents which in turn allows for cost-effective hybrid seed to be brought to market. This approach heralds a new era in hemp breeding to utilize heterosis in developing high yielding hybrid cultivars and will be key to advancing hemp acres in North America.
In addition, hybrid hemp has the potential to solve the problem with crop uniformity which is critical for production of high-quality grain and fibre.
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