Cultivation
F1 Hybrid Seed Can Enhance Cannabis Crop Uniformity and Yield
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) growers seek greater crop uniformity and yield; however, use of vegetatively propagated plants has several drawbacks. There is increased interest in F1 hybrid seed, especially for flower production. Plant growth [...]
Cultivation Strategies to Modify Biomass Partitioning and Improve Yield in Controlled-environment Production of High-cannabidiol Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract Two common challenges reported by cannabis growers are low yields and small profit margins. Although recent research of cannabis yield has focused on lighting and nutrition, little research has examined how changes in [...]
Severe drought significantly reduces floral hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) yield and cannabinoid content but moderate drought does not
Abstract Floral Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a new crop of interest due to its capacity of producing medicinally active substances such as cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids and low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Preliminary experiments [...]
Micropropagation of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is commonly grown for the medicinal secondary metabolites produced by pistillate inflorescences. Micropropagation is a valuable method of propagating hemp plants because of the aseptic process and the production [...]
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The endocannabinoid system in appetite regulation and treatment of obesity
Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system that is responsible for maintaining homeostasis by modulating various regulatory reactions in response to internal and environmental changes. The influence of ECS on appetite regulation [...]
Update on cannabis in human sexuality
Abstract Rationale Sexuality is a central aspect of being human that encompasses many facets. Cannabis, a widely used psychoactive substance, has been associated with various effects on sexuality. The relationship between cannabis and sexuality [...]
Minor, Nonterpenoid Volatile Compounds Drive the Aroma Differences of Exotic Cannabis
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. produces a wide variety of volatile secondary metabolites that contribute to its unique aroma. The major volatile constituents include monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and their oxygenated derivates. In particular, the compounds ß-myrcene, [...]
Chemical Composition of Commercial Cannabis
Abstract Cannabis is widely used for medicinal and recreational purposes. As a result, there is increased interest in its chemical components and their physiological effects. However, current information on cannabis chemistry is often outdated [...]