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What does real cannabis breeding look like when it’s done with discipline, data, and long-term goals?

In this full presentation, Ryan Lee, Founder of Chimera Genetics, breaks down modern cannabis breeding using real-world examples, published research, and commercial case studies.

Moving far beyond “pheno-hunting,” Ryan explains how breeders can intentionally develop cultivars that deliver consistency, predictability, and purpose, whether for commercial production, flavour development, or effect-driven outcomes.

00:00 – Introduction: Why Cannabis Breeding Needs Structure
04:15 – Pheno-Hunting vs Intentional Breeding
09:30 – Filial Breeding, Selfing & Backcrossing Explained
16:45 – Mendelian Genetics & Trait Inheritance
24:20 – Cannabinoid Ratios: THC, CBD & CBDV
32:10 – Reducing Lab Costs with TLC Screening
39:30 – Terpene Profiles as Inherited Trait Sets
47:55 – Why One Cross Isn’t a Breeding Program
55:40 – Goal-Driven Cultivar Development
01:03:30 – Final Takeaways & Audience Q&A


🌱 Topics Covered
Why most cannabis breeding today lacks structure
Filial breeding, selfing, and backcrossing — when (and when not) to use them
Mendelian inheritance explained for cannabis
Dominant vs recessive traits in cannabinoids and terpenes
How cannabinoid ratios (THC, CBD, CBDV, CBG) are inherited
Using thin layer chromatography (TLC) to reduce testing costs
How terpene profiles are inherited as functional “trait packages”
Why naming a cultivar ≠ preserving its genetics
Breeding toward defined goals instead of hype
Building cultivars optimized for specific environments or use cases

Ryan also shares insights from:
Pharmaceutical breeding projects
Terpene quantification and lab visualization (PhytoFacts-style reporting)
Long-term cultivar development strategies used in competitive markets

This presentation is essential viewing for:
Breeders
Licensed producers
Cultivators
R&D teams
Anyone serious about the future of cannabis genetics

🎙️ Recorded live in the CANNA Breeders Zone at Grow Up Expo & Conference in Vancouver 2026