Cultivation
Protected Cultivation of Medicinal Hemp: A Climate-Resilient Strategy for Sustainable Production
Abstract Medicinal hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained global attention due to its high-value phytocannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which exhibit significant therapeutic potential. Protected cultivation offers a climate-resilient and sustainable strategy to [...]
From deficiency to toxicity: Magnesium increases cannabinoid and terpene production in cannabis plants
Abstract Background The biological-therapeutic activity of medical cannabis is based on a wide range of secondary metabolites, including terpenes and the cannabis-specific cannabinoids, which are produced to the highest concentrations in the plants’ unfertilized [...]
A Novel Biostimulant for Enhancing Biomass and Therapeutic Compounds in Cannabis sativa
Abstract Biostimulants represent a sustainable strategy to enhance the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants, which often exhibit low and variable levels of bioactive compounds. Cannabis sativa, a medicinally important species, produces diverse cannabinoids, such [...]
Enhancing drying efficiency and terpene retention of cannabis using cold plasma pretreatment
Abstract Hang-drying of cannabis at room conditions is a slow process and leads to the risk of microbial growth. This method can sometimes prevent cannabis from reaching the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) below the [...]
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Cannabinoid spoilage, metabolism and cannabidiol(CBD) conversion to Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC) mechanisms with energetic parameters
Abstract Chemical redox mechanisms and thermodynamic parameters of the Cannabinoids Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) were determined theoretically and using activated complex theory then compared to physical experimentations of chemical spoilage by Pholsiri T [...]
Roots and the rhizosphere: a perspective on the hidden engine of regenerative, antifragile, and digitally enabled agriculture
Abstract For decades, agricultural optimization has focused primarily on aboveground yield and external inputs while neglecting the complexity and functional integrity of belowground processes. The rhizosphere, the dynamic zone surrounding roots, has long been [...]
Advancements in Plant Diagnostic and Sensing Technologies
Abstract Recent advancements in plant sensing technologies have significantly improved agricultural productivity while reducing resource inputs, resulting in higher yields by enabling early disease detection, precise diagnostics, and optimized fertilizer and pesticide applications. Each adopted [...]
Unraveling the genetic diversity of Cannabis sativa L.: Phenotypic and molecular assessment, drivers of variation, and implications
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is a highly diverse species exhibiting significant phenotypic and genotypic variation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current literature on cannabis genetic diversity. We begin by outlining key morphological [...]