Cultivation
Effect of Combining Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Growth of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Plants and the Accumulation of Phytochemicals in Their Inflorescence
Abstract The feasibility of using a combination of organic fertilizer with a reduced rate of chemical nitrogen fertilizer as an alternative to conventional inorganic fertilization was tested on the growth and biomass accumulation of [...]
Subcanopy and Inter-Canopy Supplemental Light Enhances and Standardizes Yields in Medicinal Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract Light supplementation within the canopy is an effective method to improve light distribution throughout the whole plant, ensuring the inner canopies receive adequate light exposure to maximize overall growth. This approach is gaining [...]
Water Stress Effects on Biomass Allocation and Secondary Metabolism in CBD-Dominant Cannabis sativa L.
Abstract Water availability is a key factor affecting both morphological development and secondary metabolite production in Cannabis sativa L. This study evaluated the effects of water stress applied during the vegetative and flowering stages [...]
Study of plasma activated water and secondary effects on water using gamma radiation with FTIR in seeds germinations
Abstract Plasma activated water (PAW) and gamma radiation have been arduously used in many horticultural implementations; especially in increasing plant germination rates and general growth advancements. Attention has to be paid to both the [...]
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Determination of Optimal Harvest Time in Cannabis sativa L. Based upon Stigma Color Transition
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is cultivated for therapeutic and recreational use. Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are primarily responsible for its psychoactive and medicinal effects. As the global cannabis industry continues to expand, [...]
Nonterpenoid Chemical Diversity of Cannabis Phenotypes Predicts Differentiated Aroma Characteristics
Abstract The recent increase in legality of Cannabis Sativa L. has led to interest in developing new varieties with unique aromatic or effect-driven traits. Selectively breeding plants for the genetic stability and consistency of [...]
Evaluation of Fusarium Mycotoxins and Fungal Metabolites in Seized Cannabis in Arizona and California, 2023-2024
Introduction Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C. have legalized the medical or recreational use ofcannabis.1 However, illicit markets in the U.S. – including unlicensed production (i.e., black-market cannabis) within a legalized state and products that [...]
Mapping and characterization of a novel powdery mildew resistance locus (PM2) in Cannabis sativa L.
Introduction Breeding genetic resistance to economically important crop diseases is the most sustainable strategy for disease management and enhancing agricultural and horticultural productivity, particularly where the application of synthetic pesticides is prohibited. Powdery mildew disease, [...]