Dr Machel Emanuel: ‘In the 50s, 60s, 70s, Jamaica was known for its landrace cultivar which definitely gave Jamaica that international reputation’. Photo: AFP Dr Machel Emanuel: ‘In the 50s, 60s, 70s, Jamaica was known for its landrace cultivar which definitely gave Jamaica that international reputation’. Photo: AFP
Dr Machel Emanuel: ‘In the 50s, 60s, 70s, Jamaica was known for its landrace cultivar which definitely gave Jamaica that international reputation’. Photo: AFP
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Scientist’s quest to grow lost ganja smoked by Bob Marley

  • Scientist's specialty is landrace cannabis, which grew naturally in Jamaica before it disappeared as a result of human intervention
  • Claims to have been given precious seed by Rasta man living on a mountain, virtually isolated from civilization

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Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 10:11pm, 4 Jun, 2019

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Dr Machel Emanuel: ‘In the 50s, 60s, 70s, Jamaica was known for its landrace cultivar which definitely gave Jamaica that international reputation’. Photo: AFP Dr Machel Emanuel: ‘In the 50s, 60s, 70s, Jamaica was known for its landrace cultivar which definitely gave Jamaica that international reputation’. Photo: AFP
Dr Machel Emanuel: ‘In the 50s, 60s, 70s, Jamaica was known for its landrace cultivar which definitely gave Jamaica that international reputation’. Photo: AFP
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