Cultivation
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 [...]
Photons from NIR LEDs can delay flowering in short-day soybean and Cannabis: Implications for phytochrome activity
Abstract Photons during the dark period delay flowering in short-day plants (SDP). Red photons applied at night convert phytochromes to the active far-red absorbing form (Pfr), leading to inhibition of flowering. Far-red photons (greater [...]
Microwave-infrared drying of cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.): Effect on drying characteristics, energy consumption and quality
Abstract Conventional cannabis drying is time-consuming and energy intensive. A quick and dependable drying of cannabis is essential to ensure high-quality products to meet increasing demands. This study explored a combined microwave and infrared [...]
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A three-years survey of microbial contaminants in industrial hemp inflorescences from two Italian cultivation sites
Background The use of industrial Cannabis sativa L. for recreational, cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, and medicinal purposes has gained momentum due to its rich content of valuable phytochemicals, such as cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG). However, [...]
A Comprehensive Exploration of the Multifaceted Neuroprotective Role of Cannabinoids in Alzheimer’s Disease across a Decade of Research
Abstract Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, manifests through dysregulation of brain function and subsequent loss of bodily control, attributed to β-amyloid plaque deposition and TAU protein hyperphosphorylation and aggregation, leading to neuronal [...]
Unleashing the therapeutic role of cannabidiol in dentistry
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) found in Cannabis sativa is a non-psychoactive compound which is capable of binding to CB1 and CB2 receptors. CBD has recently gained interest in dentistry although it has not been explored sufficiently [...]
Bidirectional Effect of Long-Term THC Treatment on mTOR Activity and Metabolome
Abstract Brain aging is associated with cognitive decline, reduced synaptic plasticity, and altered metabolism. The activity of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) has a major impact on aging by regulating cellular metabolism. Although reduced [...]