The cannabis industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Beyond regulatory hurdles, producers face biological and technical challenges that directly impact quality and profitability: genetic instability, clonal drift, losses due to invisible pathogens, and the difficulty of selecting elite strains. Harvest Genomics stands as a strategic partner to overcome these issues using the power of applied genomics.
Harvest Genomics is on a mission to develop and deploy advanced genomic technologies that help cannabis producers unlock the full potential of their crops. By harnessing plant DNA and state-of-the-art sequencing tools, the young company deliver actionable genetic insights that drive quality, consistency, and the development of elite, high-performing strains.
“With the right genomic markers and a rigorous approach, we empower producers to safeguard their crops, preserve elite lines, and make informed decisions from the earliest stages.” — Rémi Maglione, Co-founder and CEO, Harvest Genomics.
(Three Solutions for Three Critical Challenges)
(Pathogen Detection and Disease Monitoring)
Pathogens like Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) can devastate a crop before symptoms become visible. Harvest Genomics offers high-sensitivity qPCR-based diagnostics to detect infections early and prevent their spread across production facilities. The startup is also providing metagenomic solutions for bio-surveillance in greenhouses and outdoor cultivation environments, to monitor every known microorganism - pathogens and beneficials - at once.
(Genomic-Based Strain Selection (Targeted genotyping)
Targeted genotyping enables the identification phenotypes-specific markers, transforming strain selection into a data-driven, reproducible, and efficient process. Our approach drastically reduces the time, space, and cost associated with traditional phenohunting while maximizing precision in selecting high-yield or cannabinoid-rich strains.
Harvest Genomics offer a panel of cannabis-specific genetic markers, including:
- Cannabinoid content: prediction of high THCA/CBDA profiles
- Sex determination: early-stage identification
- Agronomic traits: e.g., internode length to anticipate plant morphology
(Genetic Consistency and Stability Tracking (Genome-wide genotyping))
Clonal drift, variation among plants within the same strain, and declining performance in elite AAA lines can undermine production quality. Our testing solutions enable producers to track the genetic stability of seeds, clones, and mother plants to ensure consistency across crop generations.
Harvest Genomics help identify early deviations in genetic profiles, enabling proactive management before quality issues arise. With periodic monitoring, producers can confidently maintain the integrity and performance of their most valuable genetics.
(Looking Ahead: A Hybrid Genotyping Breakthrough)
Harvest Genomics is preparing the next generation of genotyping: a hybrid approach combining the flexibility of GBS with the precision of targeted sequencing. This method - known internally as GTA — is currently under validation.
"Stay tuned—this next-gen technology could redefine how cannabis producers select, verify, and monitor their strains. The startup aims to push back the frontiers of genomics research to offer growers innovative and accurate solutions to help them meet today's farming challenges, while paving the way for a new era in agricultural production", says Rémi Maglione.
(Conclusion)
Harvest Genomics is more than a testing provider - “we are driving a shift toward data-informed cannabis cultivation. With our advanced genomic expertise, we’re building a future where every plant matters, every strain is controlled, and every harvest meets the highest standards”.
Harvest Genomics is on a mission to develop and deploy advanced genomic technologies that help cannabis producers unlock the full potential of their crops. By harnessing plant DNA and state-of-the-art sequencing tools, the young company deliver actionable genetic insights that drive quality, consistency, and the development of elite, high-performing strains.
“With the right genomic markers and a rigorous approach, we empower producers to safeguard their crops, preserve elite lines, and make informed decisions from the earliest stages.” — Rémi Maglione, Co-founder and CEO, Harvest Genomics.
(Three Solutions for Three Critical Challenges)
(Pathogen Detection and Disease Monitoring)
Pathogens like Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) can devastate a crop before symptoms become visible. Harvest Genomics offers high-sensitivity qPCR-based diagnostics to detect infections early and prevent their spread across production facilities. The startup is also providing metagenomic solutions for bio-surveillance in greenhouses and outdoor cultivation environments, to monitor every known microorganism - pathogens and beneficials - at once.
(Genomic-Based Strain Selection (Targeted genotyping)
Targeted genotyping enables the identification phenotypes-specific markers, transforming strain selection into a data-driven, reproducible, and efficient process. Our approach drastically reduces the time, space, and cost associated with traditional phenohunting while maximizing precision in selecting high-yield or cannabinoid-rich strains.
Harvest Genomics offer a panel of cannabis-specific genetic markers, including:
- Cannabinoid content: prediction of high THCA/CBDA profiles
- Sex determination: early-stage identification
- Agronomic traits: e.g., internode length to anticipate plant morphology
(Genetic Consistency and Stability Tracking (Genome-wide genotyping))
Clonal drift, variation among plants within the same strain, and declining performance in elite AAA lines can undermine production quality. Our testing solutions enable producers to track the genetic stability of seeds, clones, and mother plants to ensure consistency across crop generations.
Harvest Genomics help identify early deviations in genetic profiles, enabling proactive management before quality issues arise. With periodic monitoring, producers can confidently maintain the integrity and performance of their most valuable genetics.
(Looking Ahead: A Hybrid Genotyping Breakthrough)
Harvest Genomics is preparing the next generation of genotyping: a hybrid approach combining the flexibility of GBS with the precision of targeted sequencing. This method - known internally as GTA — is currently under validation.
"Stay tuned—this next-gen technology could redefine how cannabis producers select, verify, and monitor their strains. The startup aims to push back the frontiers of genomics research to offer growers innovative and accurate solutions to help them meet today's farming challenges, while paving the way for a new era in agricultural production", says Rémi Maglione.
(Conclusion)
Harvest Genomics is more than a testing provider - “we are driving a shift toward data-informed cannabis cultivation. With our advanced genomic expertise, we’re building a future where every plant matters, every strain is controlled, and every harvest meets the highest standards”.
Company : Harvest Genomics
Headquarters :
Guelph, Canada ManagementRémi Maglione, Co-founder and CEO
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