Hemp Seed Breeding Program
- Selective pollination services and genetics research
- Autoflowering integration with ruderalis to shorten crop cycles
- Feminized seed stock to maximize crop planting potential
- High CBD/Low THC selective breeding using HPLC testing
- Industrial hemp processing for specific applications
- CRISPR genetic modification (future projects)
Indoor Feasibility Studies
- Understanding precise water consumption needs through closed irrigation systems
- Understanding the lighting requirements in PAR (photosynthetic active radiation) for industrial hemp
- Evaluation of varying fertilizer levels and effects on plant growth
- Evaluating cost analysis for use of supplemental LED lighting using COB style systems
- Evaluating and testing pH levels and the effects on nutrient uptake and industrial hemp yields
- Understanding and critiquing disease and pest controls under varying climate controlled conditions
Plant Material Processing
- Comparisons of various extraction systems on various industrial hemp metabolites
- Evaluation of effects on curing and drying on metabolites (THC/CBD)
- Timing crop harvests to ensure 0.3% or lower delta-9 THC compliance with NYS and federal laws