High Power Genetics

Using HPLC cannabinoid analysis and GCMS terpene analysis to select genes while breeding. Our goal is to create new strains, as well as preserve heirloom hybrids and the landraces that created them. Finally, we aim to use clinical research to guide genetic selection; and in doing so create plants designed for specific medicinal benefits, research the efficacy of those benefits, and reapply these discoveries to gene selection again. The last and primary goal is to isolate compounds and create homogenous pharmaceutical products to aid in issues like depression. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and more. Cannabis and hemp also show great promise for materialization and low carbon options for infrastructure and textiles such as clothing, paper, buildings, and more. There truly is no other plant like this one, and it’s around 35 million years old. My name is Blake Sutherland, I am both an agronomist and analytical chemist. I started out my education in sports medicine and transitioned to horticulture, receiving both undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University. After a brief stint in a doctorate chiropractor program, I began working in cannabis compliance labs and never looked back.