Triploid plants are a huge part of agriculture. They produce biomass without the chance of cross pollination or genetic contamination. It’s needed for large scale operations within close proximity to each other.
This was a large concern (pollen contamination) in the emerald triangle when California opened up. This is why they didn’t allow folks to grow hemp.
There is ups and downs to it in my eyes. But like the rest of the world gotta roll with the tides and stick to my own current.
As it goes for IP no single entity could ever own all genetics. So I’ve focused on my slice of the pie allowing what I view to be right, to continue. I can’t knock the hustle, but if I can’t change the game, gotta learn how to play by the rules with my own twists.
In the end, like with large agriculture, we have to accept the fact that, due to the way world economy, and local economy are set up, that these large entity groups will exist, and continue to exist side by side with small scale farmers.
Until the plant is viewed like a agricultural commodity, the large intrinsic value attached to the plant ($60 1/8th before tax) will saturate the market. Think wine and beer, any one can do it, but only few do it good, and that is what determines the higher price point.
View this like corn and let everyone grow it, those that deserve more, because they give more, will get more, and those that put the least, may have the chance to float if large enough, but will have to accept the fact their product is the status quo and not exceptional.
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