Cultivation
High air temperature reduces plant specialized metabolite yield in medical cannabis, and has genotype-specific effects on inflorescence dry matter production
Abstract Improving and standardizing the production of medical cannabis is essential for developing consistent and uniform medical products. Key challenges are achieving high concentrations of plant specialized metabolites (PSMs), uniformity of PSMs at different [...]
F1 Hybrid Seed Can Enhance Cannabis Crop Uniformity and Yield
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) growers seek greater crop uniformity and yield; however, use of vegetatively propagated plants has several drawbacks. There is increased interest in F1 hybrid seed, especially for flower production. Plant growth [...]
Cultivation Strategies to Modify Biomass Partitioning and Improve Yield in Controlled-environment Production of High-cannabidiol Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract Two common challenges reported by cannabis growers are low yields and small profit margins. Although recent research of cannabis yield has focused on lighting and nutrition, little research has examined how changes in [...]
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 [...]
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The Modulatory Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol in the Gut
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major non-psychotropic phytocannabinoid that exists in the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD has been found to act on various receptors, including both cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid receptors. In addition, CBD has [...]
Investigation of microorganisms in cannabis after heating in a commercial vaporizer
Introduction There are concerns about microorganisms present on cannabis materials used in clinical settings by individuals whose health status is already compromised and are likely more susceptible to opportunistic infections from microbial populations present [...]
Cannabinoids-Multifunctional Compounds, Applications and Challenges-Mini Review
Abstract Cannabinoids represent a highly researched group of plant-derived ingredients. The substantial investment of funds from state and commercial sources has facilitated a significant increase in knowledge about these ingredients. Cannabinoids can be classified [...]
When Cannabis sativa L. Turns Purple: Biosynthesis and Accumulation of Anthocyanins
Abstract Environmental cues elicit anthocyanin synthesis in plant vegetative and reproductive tissues. Their accumulation in different organs accounts for their diverse biological functions, mainly related to their antioxidant properties, and it depends on a [...]