Cultivation
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 [...]
Operational Costs and Analysis of Agronomic Characteristics on Cannabidiol and Cannabigerol Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in Hydroponic Soilless Greenhouse and Field Cultivation
Abstract In Europe, industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is currently cultivated primarily for its fibers and seeds due to regulatory restrictions on flower use, although the flowers present untapped valorization potential. This study assesses [...]
The influence of drying and storage conditions on the volatilome and cannabinoid content of Cannabis sativa L. inflorescences
Abstract The increasing interest in hemp and cannabis poses new questions about the influence of drying and storage conditions on the overall aroma and cannabinoids profile of these products. Cannabis inflorescences are subjected to [...]
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The Impact of the CB2 Cannabinoid Receptor in Inflammatory Diseases: An Update
Abstract The emergence of inflammatory diseases is a heavy burden on modern societies. Cannabis has been used for several millennia to treat inflammatory disorders such as rheumatism or gout. Since the characterization of cannabinoid [...]
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, [...]