Cultivation
Tray drying of medical cannabis inflorescences at industrial scale: Kinetics measurement and modeling towards the implementation of statistical process control
Abstract The production of medical cannabis in compliance with the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practice requires a science-based control strategy for the process. In this work, we hypothesized that industrial tray drying process of cannabis [...]
Potentials and Challenges of Genomics for Breeding Cannabis Cultivars
Abstract Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is an influential yet controversial agricultural plant with a very long and prominent history of recreational, medicinal, and industrial usages. Given the importance of this species, we deepened some [...]
Optimized guidelines for feminized seed production in high-THC Cannabis cultivars
Abstract With the partial legalization of high-THC Cannabis sativa across 23 states for recreational use and 38 states for medical purposes in the United States, the Cannabis industry is poised for significant growth. Projected [...]
Improved Long-Term Preservation of Cannabis Inflorescence by Utilizing Integrated Pre-Harvest Hexanoic Acid Treatment and Optimal Post-Harvest Storage Conditions
Abstract The effort to maintain cannabinoid and terpene levels in harvested medicinal cannabis inflorescence is crucial, as many studies demonstrated a significant concentration decrease in these compounds during the drying, curing, and storage steps. [...]
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Cannabis Use and Age-Related Changes in Cognitive Function From Early Adulthood to Late Midlife in 5162 Danish Men
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis is by far the most widely used and abused drug listed on the Drug Enforcement Administration's Schedule I, which includes drugs with a high potential for abuse. There is evidence of [...]
Protective Effects of (E)-β-Caryophyllene (BCP) in Chronic Inflammation
Abstract (E)-β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a bicyclic sesquiterpene widely distributed in the plant kingdom, where it contributes a unique aroma to essential oils and has a pivotal role in the survival and evolution of higher [...]
Mapping and characterization of a novel powdery mildew resistance locus (PM2) in Cannabis sativa L
Abstract Breeding genetic resistance to economically important crop diseases is the most sustainable strategy for disease management and enhancing agricultural and horticultural productivity, particularly where the application of synthetic pesticides is prohibited. Powdery mildew [...]
Enhancing Endocannabinoid Control of Stress with Cannabidiol
Abstract The stress response is a well-defined physiological function activated frequently by life events. However, sometimes the stress response can be inappropriate, excessive, or prolonged; in which case, it can hinder rather than help [...]