// Definition
David Watson, known as Skunkman Sam, was a foundational figure in cannabis breeding and genetics research whose passing was noted during the cannabis oral history discussion in ep 232. His work on Skunk #1, seed banking, and cannabis science in the Netherlands shaped modern cannabis genetics.
// From the Episode
Dr. Dominic Corva referenced Watson's recent passing in ep 232 while discussing the challenges of documenting cannabis history -- noting that Watson was impossible not to identify in any oral history of cannabis. His death underscored the urgency of legacy genetics preservation before living memory is lost.
// Source
Ep. 232 MXGXZhIt-SY →