Argentina has been developing its cannabis production chain in recent years, promoting medical and scientific research on the medicinal use of the plant and its derivatives, as well as its industrial use. Pampa Hemp has recently been able to develop and produce the first medical cannabis seed in Argentina. The news will benefit the whole cannabis industry in the country.
Pampa Hemp, an Argentinean SME dedicated to the research, development, and production of cannabis for medicinal purposes, announces a historic achievement in the country with the approval of its first native cannabis seed variety, PH LOBERA, by the National Seed Institute (INASE).
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This scientific breakthrough achieved by Pampa Hemp is important for the entire cannabis industry, as it eliminates the need to import seeds
After more than several years of research and development work, this new seed variety has been approved and is now part of Argentina’s National Cultivar Registry. Authorized local producers and people registered in the Reprocann (National Registry of Patients in Treatment with Cannabis) can now acquire the seed and obtain better results thanks to its ability to better adapt to the climatic conditions of the region. In addition, this scientific breakthrough is important for the entire cannabis industry, as it eliminates the need to import seeds.
“Our goal was to create a variety that has excellent adaptation to the soil, climate, and resistance to the pests that exist in the Province of Buenos Aires for outdoor cannabis crops. It also has a high concentration of THC and CBG, the latter a cannabinoid that is not so easy to find and is being increasingly observed for the therapeutic benefits it offers as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. We are currently working on genotyping tasks and molecular markers that will allow us to continue with the photo-improvement work,” explained Sebastian Tedesco, Technical Director and Co-Founder of Pampa Hemp.
This development began as an idea in 2017, with different tests being carried out by Pampa Hemp in a field in Lobos with various seed varieties to find the one that would best adapt to the soil and coexist better with native plant species. This process was the kick that led to the creation of a new strain that is now available on the market.
The registration of PH LOBERA in the registry is one more step towards the consolidation of the cannabis sector in Argentina, which seeks to promote medical and scientific research, as well as the industrial development of the crop. The official recognition of this strain will contribute to the growth of the cannabis production chain and to the strengthening of Argentina’s position in the global market of hemp and cannabis products.
