Applied DNA Sciences Cannabis PArtner TheraCann Adds ‘Blockchain Functionality’ To ETCH biotrace Platform Powered By Applied DNA

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (((&ldquo, Applied DNA&rdquo, , NASDAQ:APDN), announced today that its cannabis and hemp industry partner, TheraCann International Benchmark Corporation (“TheraCann”), a leading full service international cannabis consultancy and technology firm, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with TruTrace Technologies (CSE:TTT) (OTC:BKKSF) (“TruTrace”), creator of the a fully-integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks intellectual property for the cannabis industry.

The CertainT physical molecular taggant, backed up by Applied DNA’s in-field and laboratory authentication products and services, can provide unique traceability information for the product itself not available elsewhere. The collaboration includes connecting TruTrace’s StrainSecure™ system and blockchain with TheraCann’s non-appendable Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) blockchain to provide forensic levels of traceability of cannabis and cannabis derivatives at any point in the supply chain to guarantee product quality.