PINK PEPPER

Explore the Potential of Pink Pepper in Cannabis Research and CBD Business

OUR MISSION

"Pink Pepper" is an innovative hemp variety engineered for high CBD production and registered as a cannabis reference genome. Our mission is to advance cannabis research by sharing detailed genomic data with the scientific community and making this cutting-edge variety accessible to the CBD industry.

Pink Pepper is a novel CBD-rich cannabis variety characterized by its striking purple coloration, developed through a collaborative effort between the Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) at Colorado State University Pueblo and Kangwon National University (KNU) in South Korea. Its fully sequenced genome now serves as a reference genome for Cannabis sativa L., providing a valuable resource for genomic and genetic research.

CANNABINOID PROFILE

The Pink Pepper (F1) variety was carefully analyzed for its phytocannabinoid content at week 5 of growth, revealing a high CBD profile, with CBDA at 11.4% and total CBD reaching 11.8%. Its THC levels remain low, with Δ⁹-THC at 0.07% and total THC at <0.78%, making it a promising candidate for CBD-focused applications.

To ensure genetic stability and phytocannabinoid consistency, the F2 generation was obtained by self-pollinating feminized F1 plants. These F2 plants are now under cultivation, undergoing evaluations for morphological uniformity and cannabinoid composition. With continued refinement, Pink Pepper seeds are expected to be available for academic and commercial use in 2025, offering a unique CBD-rich genetic resource for researchers and cultivators alike.

For commercial distribution, the F2 generation will be available for sale, ensuring compliance with the federal THC limit of 0.3%.

PINK PEPPER GENOME

Setting the Gold Standard for Cannabis Genomic Research

2n=20
9 autosomes and X chromosome
770 Mbp
GC ratio: 34.09%
30,459 protein-coding genes
BUSCOs%: <99.6%
Cannabis reference genome

Full Report

Circular representation of the Cannabis sativa L. cv. Pink Pepper genome assembly. From the outermost to innermost rings: chromosome numbers, gene density, coding sequence (CDS) frequency, mRNA frequency, and the distribution and relationship of key cannabinoid biosynthesis genes.

Adapted from Ryu et al., 2024, published in Nature Scientific Data. Copyright remains with the original publisher.