Cultivation
Flowering Synchronization Using Artificial Light Control for Crossbreeding Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) with Varied Flowering Times
Abstract Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), one of the earliest domesticated crops, has diverse applications in textiles, construction, nutrition, and medicine. Breeding advancements, including speed breeding, accelerate genetic improvements in crops by optimizing environmental conditions [...]
Tray drying of medical cannabis inflorescences at industrial scale: Kinetics measurement and modeling towards the implementation of statistical process control
Abstract The production of medical cannabis in compliance with the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice requires a science-based control strategy for the process. In this work, we hypothesized that industrial tray drying process of cannabis [...]
Potentials and Challenges of Genomics for Breeding Cannabis Cultivars
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is an influential yet controversial agricultural plant with a very long and prominent history of recreational, medicinal, and industrial usages. Given the importance of this species, we deepened some [...]
Optimized guidelines for feminized seed production in high-THC Cannabis cultivars
Abstract With the partial legalization of high-THC Cannabis sativa across 23 states for recreational use and 38 states for medical purposes in the United States, the Cannabis industry is poised for significant growth. Projected [...]
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Cannabinoids-Multifunctional Compounds, Applications and Challenges-Mini Review
Abstract Cannabinoids represent a highly researched group of plant-derived ingredients. The substantial investment of funds from state and commercial sources has facilitated a significant increase in knowledge about these ingredients. Cannabinoids can be classified [...]
When Cannabis sativa L. Turns Purple: Biosynthesis and Accumulation of Anthocyanins
Abstract Environmental cues elicit anthocyanin synthesis in plant vegetative and reproductive tissues. Their accumulation in different organs accounts for their diverse biological functions, mainly related to their antioxidant properties, and it depends on a [...]
Minor Cannabinoids as Inhibitors of Skin Inflammation: Chemical Synthesis and Biological Evaluation
Abstract Despite millennia of therapeutic plant use, deliberate exploitation of Cannabis's diverse biomedical potential has only recently gained attention. Bioactivity studies focus mainly on cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with limited information about the [...]
Bioaerosol Exposures and Respiratory Diseases in Cannabis Workers
Abstract Purpose of Review This review investigates occupational inhalation hazards associated with biologically derived airborne particles (bioaerosols) generated in indoor cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Recent Findings Indoor cannabis production is growing across the [...]