This immersive and visually stunning exhibit traces the evolution of cannabis breeding, from ancient landraces to modern hybrids. It explores breakthroughs and innovations that shaped the industry, highlighting historical cultivation, selective breeding, and future advancements.
The temporary exhibition 'Green (r)Evolution – 40 Years of Cannabis Innovation' offers a deep dive into the transformation of cannabis breeding. Visitors can journey through time, starting with the origins of cannabis and its cultivation by early civilizations across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. The exhibit details how cannabis spread and evolved through selective breeding, leading to unique landraces with distinct traits.
The exhibition then moves into the 'Hybrid Revolution' of the 20th century, showcasing how pioneers created legendary strains like Skunk, Haze, and Northern Lights through crossbreeding. Interactive graphics illustrate these genetic relationships. Modern breeding techniques, including marker-assisted selection, CRISPR gene editing, and AI-driven selection, are explored, demonstrating how precision breeding tailors strains for specific medicinal and recreational effects. The future of cannabis genetics, including AI-powered breeding and sustainable practices, is also presented. This exhibit is part of Sensi Seeds' 40th anniversary celebration, honoring founder Ben Dronkers and his pioneering work in creating one of the world's first cannabis seed banks through his Breeding Grounds project. It features firsthand stories from legendary breeders who have shaped the industry.