Cannabis is a biological crop, but it also has a market history that does not look like many conventional crops. Genetics moved through communities long before formal records became normal.
That history creates a documentation problem. Before any protection strategy can be evaluated, a breeder needs a clear record of the cultivar, the sample, and the evidence tying them together.
Documentation fills the first gap
- Record the cultivar as submitted.
- Preserve source notes and known aliases.
- Attach genetic identity evidence to the record.
- Keep the result available for future business and legal review.