Commentary on “Complex Variability within the THCA and CBDA Synthase Genes in Cannabis Species”
Journal Title: Journal of Forensic Investigation - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
We read with great interest the 2016 publication by Allen et al. on variation in THCA and CBDA synthase DNA sequences from seized marijuana samples [1]. We wish to comment on the question of designing a molecular assay to accurately predict THCA content in Cannabis plants. This is an especially important issue in light of current regulatory policy and the expanding Cannabis economy.
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