Canna*biz Tissue Culture Workshop

Clean Genetics & Scalable Cloning

Hosted & facilitated by Growbude Growshop in Berlin

In collaboration with Microhemp Lab (Modena, Italy)

Berlin’s cultivation community will have the opportunity to explore one of the most advanced propagation techniques in modern cannabis horticulture: plant tissue culture and micropropagation.

This specialized workshop introduces growers, researchers, and cannabis professionals to the principles and practical applications of micropropagation for maintaining clean, stable, and scalable plant genetics.

Taking place at Growbude’s Growlab in Berlin, the event will bring together local cultivation enthusiasts and international professionals visiting the city during the International Cannabis Business Conference Berlin.

About Microhemp Lab

Microhemp Lab is an Italian biotechnology startup based in Modena specializing in cannabis and hemp tissue culture, micropropagation, and genetic preservation.

The laboratory focuses on producing high-quality, pathogen-free plant material through sterile in-vitro cultivation techniques. Their work includes meristem culture for genetic recovery, micropropagation of elite cultivars, and genetic banking services that allow growers to safeguard valuable plant genetics while maintaining genetic integrity across generations.

By combining plant science, laboratory protocols, and cultivation expertise, Microhemp Lab supports the European cannabis supply chain with clean clone production and scalable propagation systems designed for modern cultivation environments.

Workshop Overview

Modern cannabis cultivation increasingly depends on clean starting material and genetic consistency. Tissue culture allows growers to propagate plants in sterile laboratory conditions, producing disease-free clones while preserving the exact characteristics of elite cultivars.

During this workshop, participants will learn how micropropagation works, why it is becoming an essential tool in professional cannabis production, and how laboratory-grown plantlets are transitioned into cultivation environments.

Topics Covered

Introduction to Micropropagation

Understanding in-vitro culture and how it differs from traditional cloning methods.

Why Clean Genetics Matter

The risks posed by pathogens such as Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) and the importance of starting from tested plant material.

The Micropropagation Process

Overview of the key stages of tissue culture:

• Culture induction

• Multiplication

• Rooting

• Acclimatization

Micropropagation vs Traditional Mother Plants

Advantages and limitations of both propagation approaches.

Common Cloning Challenges

Contamination, plant fatigue, genetic drift, and disease transmission in cultivation systems.

From Lab to Grow Room

How sterile microplants are transitioned from laboratory conditions to productive cultivation environments.

Scalability & Production Models

How micropropagation supports uniform plant production, traceability, and industrial cultivation.

Future Trends in Cannabis Genetics

Clean clone programs, genetic preservation, and emerging standards in cannabis propagation.

Open Q&A Session

Participants will have the opportunity to discuss practical questions with the workshop instructor.

Event Details

📅 Date

Saturday, April 11

📍 Location

Growlab at Growbude Berlin

👥 Capacity

Limited to 8 participants to ensure a focused and interactive learning environment. The workshop requires at least 5 participants to proceed, so be sure to invite your friends!

💶 Price

150 € per participant

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for:

• Cannabis growers and cultivation professionals

• Tissue culture enthusiasts and plant science students

• Cannabis industry professionals visiting Berlin during the International Cannabis Business Conference Berlin

• Anyone interested in advanced cannabis propagation techniques

Because of the limited number of seats, early registration is recommended.