Cultivation
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 [...]
The Effects of Blue Light and Supplemental Far-Red on an In Vitro Multiple Harvest System for the Production of Cannabis sativa
Abstract Blue and supplemental far-red light were observed to affect in vitro shoot growth with Cannabis sativa (‘BaOx’ and ‘Cherry 1’) in RV750 vessels. A modified “hedging” and fed-batch system for multiple harvests using [...]
Evaluation of substrate composition and exogenous hormone application on vegetative propagule rooting success of essential oil hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract To support the rapidly expanding industrial hemp industry, a commercial supply of high-quality starter plants with low genetic variability from nurseries will be key to consistent and efficient cultivation efforts. Rooting success was [...]
Physiology, yield and nutritional contribution of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) grown under different fertiliser types and environments
Abstract The eradication of poverty and malnutrition are some of the main goals set by the United Nations through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2. Humans have traditionally used Cannabis sativa L. [...]
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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, [...]
The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
Abstract Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated muscles, leading to pain, restricted jaw movement, and impaired quality of life. Conventional treatments, including physical therapy, [...]
Is nitrogen-modified atmosphere packaging a tool for retention of volatile terpenes and cannabinoids in stored Cannabis sativa inflorescence?
Abstract Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) alters the gaseous composition of air surrounding packaged goods to prevent deleterious oxidation associated reactions. MAP has been adopted for the storage of cannabis, though a recent study revealed [...]