Cultivation
Elevated UV photon fluxes minimally affected cannabinoid concentration in a high-CBD cultivar
Abstract Ultraviolet photons (UV) can damage critical biochemical processes. Plants synthesize photo-protective pigments that absorb UV to minimize damage. Cannabinoids absorb UV, so increased UV has the potential to increase cannabinoid synthesis. Studies in [...]
Endophytes in Cannabis sativa: Identifying and Characterizing Microbes with Beneficial and Detrimental Effects on Plant Health
Abstract The roles of endophytes in Cannabis sativa (cannabis, hemp) remain poorly explored. While in vitro studies suggest that there can be several benefits, such as plant growth promotion and protection against pathogens, more [...]
Protected Cultivation of Medicinal Hemp: A Climate-Resilient Strategy for Sustainable Production
Abstract Medicinal hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained global attention due to its high-value phytocannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which exhibit significant therapeutic potential. Protected cultivation offers a climate-resilient and sustainable strategy to [...]
From deficiency to toxicity: Magnesium increases cannabinoid and terpene production in cannabis plants
Abstract Background The biological-therapeutic activity of medical cannabis is based on a wide range of secondary metabolites, including terpenes and the cannabis-specific cannabinoids, which are produced to the highest concentrations in the plants’ unfertilized [...]
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Unraveling the genetic diversity of Cannabis sativa L.: Phenotypic and molecular assessment, drivers of variation, and implications
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is a highly diverse species exhibiting significant phenotypic and genotypic variation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current literature on cannabis genetic diversity. We begin by outlining key morphological [...]
Selective activation of cannabinoid receptors by cannabis terpenes
Abstract Terpenes are aromatic compounds abundantly present in plants, including cannabis. Emerging preclinical and clinical evidence indicates that certain terpenes exhibit pharmacological effects in various physiological and psychological conditions. Yet, their molecular mechanisms of [...]
Microclimate-Controlled Smart Growth Cabinets for High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping
Abstract Climate change is driving urgent demand for resilient crop varieties capable of withstanding extreme and changing conditions. Identifying resilient varieties requires systematic plant phenotyping research under controlled conditions, where dynamic environmental impacts can [...]
Following the smell: terpene emission profiles through the cannabis life-cycle
Abstract Cannabis cultivation and processing are emerging sources of air pollutants, particularly malodorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs), yet uncertainties remain regarding their emission rates and chemical composition. Emission rates are typically the starting point [...]