Cultivation
Enhancing drying efficiency and terpene retention of cannabis using cold plasma pretreatment
Abstract Hang-drying of cannabis at room conditions is a slow process and leads to the risk of microbial growth. This method can sometimes prevent cannabis from reaching the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) below the [...]
Exogenous Application of Methyl Jasmonate Affects the Phytochemical Accumulation and the Antioxidant Activity in Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Inflorescences
Abstract Exogenous application of methyl jasmonate (MeJ) at different concentrations (0, 1, 10, and 100 µM) during flowering was studied for its impact on phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity, and biomass accumulation in hemp inflorescences [...]
Enhancing yield of cannabis inflorescences and cannabinoids through plant stem infusion of sucrose: A novel cannabis cultivation approach
Abstract The rising demand for cannabis, both medicinal and recreational, requires innovative cultivation methods to maximize yield and cannabinoid production. This pilot study investigated the potential of plant stem infusion of sucrose (PSIS) as [...]
Diniconazole Promotes the Yield of Female Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Inflorescence and Cannabinoids in a Vertical Farming System
Abstract Hemp (Cannabis sativa) has gained global attention since being legalized in the USA in 2018. The legalization of hemp is also underway in Korea; however, it requires facility cultivation and an agricultural technological [...]
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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 [...]
Comprehensive analysis of chemical and enantiomeric stability of terpenes in Cannabis sativa L. flowers
Abstract Objective Cannabis sativa L. is renowned for its medicinal and recreational uses. With the increasing global legalization of C. sativa L.-based products for medicinal purposes, there is a growing need for well-characterized products. [...]
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 [...]