Cultivation
Optimisation Of Indoor Cultivation Of Hemp Cannabis Sativa L. To Increase Flower And Cannabinoid Yield
Abstract The cannabis plant has been cultivated for decades, although the plant is considered an addictive substance in many countries around the world, both as a hemp and medicinal variety. Previously, commonly grown plants [...]
Cannabis yield and cannabinoid profile affected by plant nutrition and planting density
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is widely cultivated for its medicinal and industrial uses, with increasing demand driving research on factors that influence cannabinoid yield and profile. This study examined the combined effects of individualized [...]
Vegetative and reproductive stage lighting interactions on flower yield, water use efficiency, terpenes, and cannabinoids of Cannabis sativa
Abstract Cannabis is among the most water-demanding crops, facing ongoing expansion and water use regulations. This study evaluated the effects of greenhouse sunlight plus increased LED supplemental lighting on flower yield, water use (WU), [...]
Illuminating Cannabis sativa L.: The Power of Light in Enhancing C. sativa Growth and Secondary Metabolite Production
Abstract Light is crucial for higher plants, driving photosynthesis and serving as a powerful sensory signal that profoundly modulates growth, development, physiological functions, hormone activation, and biochemical pathways. Various light parameters—quality, intensity, composition, and [...]
News
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Cannabis Industry: From Farming to Personalized Medicine
Abstract The Cannabis industry is quickly being transformed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create innovations in cultivation, production, distribution, and personalized healthcare uses. The AI technologies are streamlining farm operations by incorporating machine learning, [...]
Cannabinoids, Phenolics, Terpenes and Alkaloids of Cannabis
Abstract Cannabis sativa is one of the oldest medicinal plants in the world. It was introduced into western medicine during the early 19th century. It contains a complex mixture of secondary metabolites, including cannabinoids [...]
Ethylene sensitivity assay in medicinal and fiber-type Cannabis seedlings reveals a triple-response-like phenotype
Abstract This study examines the conservation of ethylene response mechanisms in cannabis seedlings, expanding on evidence of ethylene’s influence in mature plants, particularly sexual plasticity. Using hemp and drug-type seedlings, we observed a unique [...]
Detection of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Residual Mycotoxins in Cannabis Buds Following Gamma Irradiation
Abstract Cannabis plants are susceptible to microbial contamination, including fungi capable of producing harmful mycotoxins. The presence of these toxins in cannabis products poses serious health risks, especially when used for medical purposes in [...]