Cultivation
Current Context of Cannabis sativa Cultivation and Parameters Influencing Its Development
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is a versatile plant with significant medicinal, industrial, and recreational applications. Its therapeutic potential is attributed to cannabinoids like THC and CBD, whose production is influenced by environmental factors, such [...]
Improved Biomass Production and Secondary Metabolism: A Critical Review of Grafting in Cannabis sativa
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is a versatile plant with applications in various sectors such as agriculture, medicine, food, and cosmetics. The therapeutic properties of cannabis are often linked to its secondary compounds. The worldwide [...]
Methyl Jasmonate and Ammonium Bicarbonate: Distinct and Synergistic Impacts on Indoor Cannabis Production Dynamics
Abstract As high-CBD cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) gains legal and commercial relevance in the United States, studies evaluating how external inputs impact critical traits remain limited. This study investigates the effects of methyl jasmonate [...]
Long-days during the last two weeks before harvest applied to short-day medicinal cannabis can improve inflorescence yield
Abstract Most medicinal cannabis cultivars are short-day plant requiring a short photoperiod to induce flowering. This limits the light and consequently photosynthesis, and growth. In short-day chrysanthemum, extending a short photoperiod with blue light [...]
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Single trichome phytocannabinomics of two different cannabis varieties
Abstract The present study investigates the phytocannabinoid profiles of Cannabis sativa L. by analyzing individual glandular trichomes from both a medicinal cannabis variety (FM2) and a high-CBD (cannabidiol) hemp variety. The analysis was performed [...]
Bracts, Buds, and Biases: Uncovering Gaps in Trichome Density Quantification and Cannabinoid Concentration in Cannabis sativa L.
Abstract Trichomes in cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) are specialized structures responsible for cannabinoid and terpene biosynthesis, making their density a critical parameter for both research and industrial applications. However, consistent trichome density assessment remains [...]
Mother transformer: A High-Throughput, Cost-Effective in Planta Hairy Root Transformation Method for Cannabis
Abstract Background Hairy root (HR) transformation assays mediated by Agrobacterium rhizogenes, both in vitro and ex vitro, are essential tools in plant biotechnology and functional genomics. These assays can be significantly influenced by various [...]
Unravelling herbicide stress and its impact on metabolite profiling in Cannabis sativa: an investigative study
Abstract Background Cannabis sativa L., renowned for its versatility in pharmaceutical, textile, and cosmetic industries, is highly susceptible to several agronomic and environmental factors, particularly herbicides. These chemical agents, while commonly used for weed [...]