Plant Sex Test and Genotype Data Use & Access

What happened to my sample once Phylos received it?
We extract DNA from stem tissue and prepare the DNA for genotyping. Genotype data is then analyzed by our automated pipeline, quality checked, and represent...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 11:51 AM
How many marker locations does Phylos analyze for the Genotype test?
The Phylos Genotype Test analyzes approximately 2,000 SNP/marker locations and benchmarks your genotype samples in comparison to other samples from the Phyl...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 11:51 AM
How do you know which plants are clones?
We use genetic similarity to determine if two samples are clones. Genetic similarity tells us how alike two samples are by comparing their DNA and counting ...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 11:51 AM
What is genetic variation?
Cannabis and hemp, like humans, has two similar copies of every part of their DNA. When you read the DNA sequence, the two copies have slight differences be...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Why do clones differ from siblings in an inbred line?
Two clones could have slightly different levels of genetic variation for a couple of reasons. First, one sample could be missing a few data points that are ...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 11:52 AM
How do clones differ from siblings in an inbred line?
Inbreeding reduces genetic variation and increases trait persistence. If a line is inbred, the siblings will have very low levels of genetic variation. Most...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 2:37 PM
How did the population groups get their names?
We named groups by the varieties that are dominant with the group – the names are based on phenotype or a representative variety name. Skunk and OG Kush are...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 2:38 PM
How do I use the Genotype Test to identify opportunities for intellectual property protection?
The Phylos Genotype Test analyzes approximately 2,000 SNPs to identify relatedness to the other tested varieties in the Phylos Galaxy. This information is u...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 2:38 PM
Will Phylos Genotype help me patent my varieties?
Phylos Genotype tests alone do not make it possible to obtain a patent. That said, a time-stamped report can supplement a plant patent application filed by ...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 2:38 PM
What are the most common types of IP protection for plants?
Plant Variety Protection Issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Plant Variety Protection certificates provide legal intellectual pro...
Fri, 5 Nov, 2021 at 2:39 PM