Cultivation
Physiology, yield and nutritional contribution of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) grown under different fertiliser types and environments
Abstract The eradication of poverty and malnutrition are some of the main goals set by the United Nations through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2. Humans have traditionally used Cannabis sativa L. [...]
Cannabis chemistry, post-harvest processing methods and secondary metabolite profiling: A review
Abstract Differences in cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) plant chemistry between strains are influenced by genetics, plant growth and development, in addition to environmental conditions such as abiotic and biotic stress. Resulting secondary metabolite profiles are [...]
Transmission, Spread, Longevity and Management of Hop Latent Viroid, a Widespread and Destructive Pathogen Affecting Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) Plants in North America
Abstract Hop latent viroid (HLVd), a 256-nucleotide RNA strand with complementary base-pairing and internal stem loop structures, forms circular or rod-shaped molecules within diseased plants. RT-PCR/RT-qPCR was used to assess HLVd transmission, spread and [...]
Tuning Up In Vitro Growth and Development of Cannabis sativa: Recent Advances in Micropropagational Approach
Abstract Cannabis sativa is used for multiple purposes, notably for its medicinal properties. It produces various secondary metabolites, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, which have therapeutic value and typically produce high amounts in female plants. [...]
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The Use of Tetrahydrocannabinol Is Associated with an Increase in Survival Time in Palliative Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study
Abstract Introduction: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is often prescribed for ambulatory palliative patients to improve sleep quality and appetite and to reduce anxiety, stress, and pain. However, it is not known if THC has also an [...]
In the weeds: A comprehensive review of cannabis; its chemical complexity, biosynthesis, and healing abilities
Abstract For millennia, various cultures have utilized cannabis for food, textile fiber, ethno-medicines, and pharmacotherapy, owing to its medicinal potential and psychotropic effects. An in-depth exploration of its historical, chemical, and therapeutic dimensions provides [...]
Optimal Treatment with Cannabis Extracts Formulations Is Gained via Knowledge of Their Terpene Content and via Enrichment with Specifically Selected Monoterpenes and Monoterpenoids
Abstract Differences between therapeutic effects of medical cannabis inflorescences and those of their extracts are generally attributed to the differences in administration form and in the resultant pharmacokinetics. We hypothesized that difference may further [...]
Exploring the diversity of cannabis cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid compounds and their roles in Alzheimer’s disease: A review
Abstract Cannabis sativa is recognized for its chemical diversity and therapeutic potential, particularly in addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Given the complexity of AD, where single-target therapies often prove inadequate, a [...]