PHOTOx Advanced Sciences 2024: Cannabis industry takeaways

Added on 06 January 2025

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PHOTOx Advanced Sciences 2024: Cannabis industry takeaways

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PHOTOx 2024 conference focused on the increasing sophistication and data-driven approaches being adopted across the cannabis cultivation industry. From advanced lighting techniques and data science to optimize nutrient regimes and pest management, the event showcased the industry’s evolution from its legacy practices to a more technology-driven future. We’ll walk through highlights from the event and notable quotes from industry experts.

Key Themes and Ideas

1. Data-Driven Cultivation

The Golden Metric (PCE): Travis Higginbotham from Due Diligence Horticulture introduced “grams per mole per meter squared per cycle” (PCE) as a crucial metric for evaluating cultivation efficiency. He highlighted the significant gap between current industry averages (0.2 g/mole) and the demonstrated potential (0.4 g/mole). This metric underscores the need for optimized lighting strategies, environmental control, and nutrient management.