The cannabis plant and cannabis products are highly varied and complex matrices. In the absence of rigorous study this immature industry has decided to adopt methods commonly used in food testing to obtain information about the potential microbial hazards present. However DNA sequencing of both the cannabis microbiome and the conditions before and after culturing tell a tale of inaccurate methodology. Methods that are currently being employed are leading the cannabis industry astray while blinding them to the real hazards that could be present. This presentation will walk you through the data that shows this and the discoveries we've made along the way that will hopefully open discussions for a fresh new perspective on how to tackle microbiological contaminants in cannabis.

Cannabis microbiome sequencing and its implications for cannabis safety testing

2019 Spring National Meeting

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