Bazelet Research to breed new regionally adapted legal cannabis varieties for Southeast US

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Bazelet Research, a subsidiary of Neon Bloom (OTC: NBCO), has initiated advanced plant breeding for THC-Free cannabis cultivars aimed at regional adaptation in the Southeast U.S. The goal is to create safe 0.00% THC strains for the legal hemp market. The company boasts a 15,000 sf plant tissue culture lab and utilizes cutting-edge CRISPR gene-editing technology. Supported by the USDA, this initiative aims to enhance plant production and sustainable agriculture, addressing emerging demands in various industries.

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• Initiative to develop THC-Free cannabis cultivars targeted at the Southeast U.S. market.
• Utilization of advanced technologies like CRISPR and genomic sequencing in plant breeding.
• Support from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture for research projects.

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bazelet Research, a subsidiary of Neon Bloom, Inc. (OTC: NBCO) reports it recently began advanced plant breeding efforts to and late-stage cultivar development. Our breeding efforts will create new THC-Free cannabis cultivars particularly for local and regional adaptation to soils and climates of the Southeast U.S. The primary goal is the Company releasing safe, effective 0.00% THC cultivars that are publicly available in the legal US hemp industry. 

Bazelet Research will develop new THC-Free cannabis plant varieties that help create or meet emerging demand for new agriculturally based industrial and food products including plant-based chemicals that have industrial and/or pharmaceutical relevance.

"Cannabis breeding for years has used questionable techniques that over years have led most marketplace genetics focused on producing THC. The Company's unique heirloom, landrace genetics, a 15,000sf plant tissue culture laboratory, CRISPR Gene-Editing / Genomic Sequencing Technology, over 70 years in the plant industry and more than 60 highly trained employees prepared to conduct this valuable scientific research. Our new plant varieties are 0.00% THC plants that will offer higher yields, better drought and pest resistance, and selectively express specific genes allowing our growers to produce unique, higher value crops," said David Grand, Bazelet co-founder and Chief Research Officer. He further said, "We will pinpoint correlations between the genetic effects of certain strains for their optimal medicinal, consumer, and industrial application."

For years, the Bazelet organization has worked closely with several US Agencies and these research projects are fully supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).

This work will materially advance plant physiology, plant health, plant production, plant products, and sustainable agriculture in the Southeast US.   

About Bazelet Research: Bazelet Research and Innovation is revolutionizing the field of genome engineering and sequencing using CRISPR-Cas9. This new technology empowers the company with limitless applications in disease therapeutics, drug discovery, agriculture, biofuels and more. Bazelet Research is pinpointing correlations between the genetic effects of certain cannabis strains for optimal industrial, medicinal and consumer application.

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FAQ

What is the goal of Bazelet Research's new breeding initiative?

Bazelet Research aims to develop THC-Free cannabis cultivars for regional adaptation in the Southeast U.S., focusing on safe and effective 0.00% THC plants.

What technologies is Bazelet Research using in their breeding programs?

The company is employing CRISPR gene-editing technology and genomic sequencing to enhance cannabis breeding.

Which organization supports Bazelet Research's projects?

Bazelet Research's initiatives are supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

What market demand is Bazelet Research addressing with their new cultivars?

The new cultivars aim to meet the emerging demand for agriculturally based industrial and food products, including plant-based chemicals.

What cannabis genetics approach does Bazelet Research adopt?

Bazelet Research utilizes heirloom and landrace genetics, moving away from traditional breeding focused on THC production.