Since the decriminalisation of ganja four years ago, millions, if not billions, of dollars has been invested in the local cannabis industry. Most of that investment has gone into operational expenses for cultivation, production, and retail.
Yet, perhaps the sector with potentially the biggest return on investment remains underfunded, and that is research and development.
Cannabis genetics is as fascinating as it is instructional. The more information new research unearths, the more obvious it becomes that we are just beginning to understand the medicinal potential of the plant.
The scarce scientific evidence that exists on Jamaican cannabis indicates that the island produces special varieties of ganja mainly because of its ideal growing conditions. The microclimates and soil varieties across the island allow for the breeding of genetically diverse plants. But where are the deep analytical research and clinical trials necessary to not only understand our cannabis but develop products to treat the primary ailments Jamaicans suffer from?
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Is Cannabis Research The Missing Link In The Local Industry?
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