Genetically modified marijuana is becoming popular with some Colombian
farmers. According to Agence France-Presse the "enhanced" plants are " more powerful & profitable".
Authorities say with the arrival of genetically modified seeds farmers have had a bigger production of higher quality weed.
One farmer told the AFP that a genetically modified strain known in
Europe as 'La Cominera," which is modified in The Netherlands sells for
about 10 times the rate of normal pot.
The owner of a greenhouse near the city of Cali says she sells the modified pot for 100,000 pesos ($54) a kilo (2.2
pounds), which is nearly 10 times more than the price she can get for regular marijuana.
A researcher explains reason this strain is selling for so much is due
to the increase in potency. The strain can have around 18% THC
(Tetrahydrocannabinol) compared to the strains they normal grow that
are around 3-7 percent THC......(Read the full story here)
Story by Cannabis Country
