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vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 26

Pathogen Spotlight: Fusarium
⚠️ Causes wilting + root rot
⚠️ Persists in soil for years
⚠️ Spreads fast through irrigation systems

🧪 The earlier it’s identified, the easier it is to control.

Which pathogen has caused you the most trouble?

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 23

Pop quiz, cultivators 🌱:

Which of these spreads pathogens the fastest in a grow room?
A. Dirty scissors ✂️
B. Reused pots 🪴
C. Clothing/shoes 👟
D. All of the above

Comment your guess 👇
(Hint: it’s more common than most think.)

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vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 18

Feeding time! 🍃

This or That: Nutrient Preference

This (Organics): Rich compost adds natural balance and builds soil health.

That (Bottled): Precision-formulated nutrients offer targeted uptake and consistent results.

Growers, where do you stand?

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 17

Tiny but mighty pests: cannabis aphids (Phorodon cannabis) spread fast, drain sap & leave sticky honeydew that invites mold. 🍃🪲

Spot early signs—pale green clusters, yellowing leaves, sticky residue—to protect your canopy! 🌱

Source: CSU 👉 agsci.colostate.edu

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 15

Prevention is the key to plant health.
Verne Bio helps cultivators stay ahead with trusted genetic & pathogen testing:

🔍 Detect HLVd, Fusarium, Powdery Mildew
🧬 Verify genetics (sex testing + THCA)
🤝 Affordable Co-Op Program
🔬 Backed by science, powered by growers

👉 vernebio.com

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vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 10

🔬 Diagnostics + IPM: the science behind clean stock.

Early pathogen detection means healthier plants, stronger yields, and fewer losses.

#VerneBio #IPM #CannabisPathogen #CannabisScience

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Sep 3

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🗓Sept 2 | 2:30 PM ET
Topic: BIOLOGY REALLY BYTES: Scaling Life Science Software Right

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#SBW2025 #VerneBio #BostonStartups

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 18

Spider mites thrive in warm, dry environments and can multiply fast.

Signs of infestation:
Tiny white/yellow speckles on leaves
Fine webbing between nodes
Leaf curling & drop

Left untreated, they can devastate your canopy.

Have you ever walked into your grow and spotted that dreaded webbing?

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 15

Your best cannabis genetics deserve more than just a mother room.

With tissue culture & biobanking, you can preserve your strains for years — safe from pests, pathogens, and environmental risks.

If you could protect one strain forever, which would it be?

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 15

They hide in plain sight… until it’s too late. 😬

Which of these cultivation threats do you think is the hardest to catch early? 👀

🦠 Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)
🍄 Powdery mildew
🪱 Root aphids (vector-borne)
🦠 Fusarium

Cast your vote and see where growers stand!

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 13

HLVd: The Hidden Threat That Can Halve Your Harvest

📉 Yield Loss: Up to 50% in severe HLVd infections

🕒 Lost Time: Entire cycles wasted on disease management

💲 Financial Impact: Tens of thousands lost in potential revenue

Prevention and testing cost a fraction of a failed harvest.

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 11

🚨 Week 3 of flower. You spot early signs of disease on one plant.

What’s your move?

A) 🗑 Remove it immediately to protect the rest

B) 🛠 Keep it and try to manage symptoms

C) 🧪 Take clones and run tests later

Every decision has risks — what would you do?

Drop your answer below.

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 8

Yikes. What Do You Think Happened Here? 😬

We already ran the test. 🧪

Let’s see who can guess right before we reveal the results tomorrow!

Drop your guess in the comments 👇

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Aug 4

Cultivators, Let’s Talk Shop! 🌿

Whether you're dialing in VPD, battling HLVd, or just proud of your latest pheno—we want to hear from YOU.

👀 What’s one thing you wish more growers knew?

💬 Drop a photo of your grow or share a tip in the comments!

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 29

Some growers spot subtle shifts in leaf color, structure, or growth rate within hours. Others don’t notice issues until it's too late.

🦠 Pathogens don’t wait and neither should your response.

What’s your first red flag that something’s off?

Drop your early warning signs below 👇

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 28

Every grower has that magic number—

Too cold and growth slows. Too hot and you’re risking pathogens and poor yields.

So what’s your ideal temperature for a healthy crop?

Let’s crowdsource the best climate tips. 👇

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 23

Most plant symptoms are delayed.

What you’re seeing today likely started days—or weeks—ago.

🕒 Nutrient lockouts

🕒 Pathogen pressure

🕒 Root stress

🕒 Temperature swings

All leave fingerprints that show up later.

Pro growers track timelines. Hobby growers react to what’s visible.

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vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 21

Cutting corners on testing always comes back to bite.

Don’t wait for symptoms—Verne Bio catches hidden threats like HLVd before your plants suffer.

#VerneBio #CannabisTesting #PathogenTesting #HLVdAwareness #CannabisScience #CannabisCommunity

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 16

Which do you hear most often?

💣 Myths = mistakes. Let’s clear them up.

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 15

One leaf = a thousand plants?

Sounds like science fiction… or is it? 👀

Vote below and see if you’re right!

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 9

🚨 HLVd infections can devastate cannabis & hop facilities — but the cost varies.

💸 For a mid-sized grow, what’s your guess at the average cost of an outbreak (lost yield, cleanup, testing, downtime)?

Pick the range that feels right:

A) <$50K
B) $50K–$200K
C) $200K–$500K
D) Probably a lot

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 7

Tissue culture isn’t just a high-tech backup plan. Growers use it when they want to:

✅ Eliminate pests, viruses, or mold

✅ Rescue or clean up a prized cultivar

✅ Preserve elite genetics long-term

✅ Multiply clean clones at scale

✅ Reset old or declining mother plants

vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎆 Happy 4th of July!

Here’s to freedom, community, and the spirit of growth—today and every day.

Wishing you a safe and joyful celebration! ❤️💙✨

#VerneBio #IndependenceDay #July4th #4thofJuly #CelebrateFreedom

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vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 3

What’s more expensive than testing?
👉 A failed harvest.
👉 Reduced THC.
👉 Lost yield.
👉 Untraceable spread

📊 Pathogen testing isn’t a cost—it’s protection.

Don’t wait for symptoms—take control now.

📦DM us for help getting started!

[email protected]

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vernebio.bsky.social @vernebio.bsky.social · Jul 1

Genetics or Environment—What Drives the Grow?

🗳️ Choose one:
1️⃣ Genetics 🧬
2️⃣ Environment 🌡️
3️⃣ Nutrients 💧
4️⃣ All of the above equally ⚖️

💡 Even identical genetics can express differently depending on conditions