PULLMAN, Wash., November 3, 2022 – Dewey Scientific, an agtech innovator pioneering solutions for a sustainable and thriving cannabis industry, today announced it has won the “BioAg Breeding Solution of the Year” award in the second annual BioTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by BioTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout life sciences and biotechnology companies, products and services around the globe.
Dewey Scientific focuses on improving cannabis through molecular genetics, analytical chemistry, and machine learning. The company’s technology is tackling cultivators’ biggest problems: powdery mildew, brown and gray mold, and insect pests.
Dewey Scientific is unique in their unwavering focus on helping cannabis cultivators grow healthier, more productive, and reliable crops. The Dewey team is developing elite varieties that require fewer chemical inputs, are pest and disease resistant, and lead to a higher quality consumer experience.
Dewey Scientific recently published peer-reviewed research identifying the first powdery mildew resistance gene in cannabis - a huge step toward reducing pesticide use. The Dewey team has been leveraging this finding in ensuring that partner cultivators can ensure a PM and fungicide free grow environment by licensing resistant cultivars for commercial production.
The scientific team at Dewey is also focused on uncovering the genetic underlying of terpene profiles, disease resistance, and optimal trichome density.
“It’s a massive honor to receive this award from BioTech Breakthrough. We are looking to build a sustainable future for cannabis. Don’t let the three prestigious letters - PhD - that follow each of our three founders’ names fool you into thinking this team is led by out of touch geeks. We are long-time cannabis aficionados, and it's my personal mission to marry my two loves: cannabis and biotechnology,” said CEO and Co-Founder of Dewey, Jordan Zager, PhD. “Dewey Scientific has aggressively set its sights on building a portfolio of technology and brands suited for the long haul - and we’re confident that long term success will come from unrivaled focus on genetic improvement and consistent consumer feedback on new product development.”
The mission of the annual BioTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the top companies, solutions and products in the life sciences and biotechnology industry today. This year’s program attracted more than 1,350 nominations from over 12 different countries throughout the world.
“While more established crops like wheat, corn or apples have historically benefited from genomics and advanced breeding methods, the prohibition of cannabis has created a decades-wide gap in innovation. Annual losses due to plant pathogens are already costing the industry more than $1 billion annually. As cannabis legalization sits steadily on the horizon, innovations in protecting cannabis crops are desperately needed,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of BioTech Breakthrough Awards. “Dewey Scientific is innovating the cannabis genetics of the future by pioneering a traditional method of agriculture development. Founded by PhD-level scientists, the company looks to become a scientifically credible resource for a sustainable cannabis industry. Congratulations on being our pick for the “BioAg Breeding Solution of the Year’ award.”
Additionally, Dewey’s cultivation and marketing teams have collaboratively built the Washington state adult-use brand Dewey Cannabis Co. which serves as a hot bed for testing newly developed cultivars for critical market feedback prior to full commercial release of various cultivars to other cultivators and brands around the state.
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About Dewey Scientific
Dewey Scientific, founded in 2018 by PhD molecular plant scientists, employs nearly a dozen scientists and staff at its Pullman, WA agricultural research facility. In addition to providing scientific services to cannabis cultivators, Dewey Scientific produces proprietary cannabis genetics with evolutionary leaps in standardization, quality, and resiliency for cultivators. Dewey Scientific does not sell plant varieties with foreign DNA.
About BioTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the BioTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in life science and biotechnology solutions, services and companies. The BioTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of biotechnology companies and products in categories including BioPharma, Genomics, Therapeutics, Food Science and BioAgriculture, and more. For more information visit BioTechBreakthroughawards.com