Morphological and Genetic Dynamics in Cannabis sativa L

Morphological and Genetic Dynamics in Cannabis sativa L.: Transcriptomic Insights into Leaf Morphogenesis, Phase Transition, and Somatic Embryogenesis b y Mohsen Hesami A Thesis presented to The University of Guelph In partial fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Agriculture Guelph, Ontario, Canada © « Mohsen Hesami , January , 2024 » ABSTRACT MORPHOLOGICAL AND GENETIC DYNAMICS IN CANNABIS SATIVA L.: TRANSCRIPTOMIC INSIGHTS INTO LEAF MORPHOGENESIS, PHASE TRANSITION, AND SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS Mohsen Hesami University of Guelph, 2024 A dvisor s : Dr. Andrew Maxwell Phineas Jones Dr. Davoud Torkamaneh This project aimed to determine mechanisms governing leaf morphogenesis, phase transition, and somatic em…

s related to cannabis, including optimization of cultivation, developmental biology, and biotechnological applications. iv DEDICATION Dedicated to those resilient souls who persevered, refusing to sustain themselves with the hardships imposed by the malevolence of their era. Dedicated to the courageous Iranian women who fervently pursued the cause of Woman, Life, and Freedom. v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I extend my sincere gratitude to the individuals who have played pivotal roles in the completion of my PhD journey. Their unwavering support, guidance, and contributions have been instrumental in shaping this research endeavor. First and foremost, I express my deepest appreciation to my supervisor, Dr. Max Jones, whose exceptional support and guidance have been the cor…

........ ................................ ..................... 11 1.2.4 Development of callogenesis and somatic embryogenesis protocols in cannabis ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 13 1.2.5 Different types of calli in cannabis ................................ ............................. 18 1.3 Hypotheses and Objectives ................................ ................................ ............. 20 1.3.1 Hypotheses ................................ ................................ ................................ 20 1.3.2 Objectives ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 21 2 Morphological Characterizat…