Cultivation
Operational Costs and Analysis of Agronomic Characteristics on Cannabidiol and Cannabigerol Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in Hydroponic Soilless Greenhouse and Field Cultivation
Abstract In Europe, industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is currently cultivated primarily for its fibers and seeds due to regulatory restrictions on flower use, although the flowers present untapped valorization potential. This study assesses [...]
The influence of drying and storage conditions on the volatilome and cannabinoid content of Cannabis sativa L. inflorescences
Abstract The increasing interest in hemp and cannabis poses new questions about the influence of drying and storage conditions on the overall aroma and cannabinoids profile of these products. Cannabis inflorescences are subjected to [...]
Photons from NIR LEDs can delay flowering in short-day soybean and Cannabis: Implications for phytochrome activity
Abstract Photons during the dark period delay flowering in short-day plants (SDP). Red photons applied at night convert phytochromes to the active far-red absorbing form (Pfr), leading to inhibition of flowering. Far-red photons (greater [...]
Microwave-infrared drying of cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.): Effect on drying characteristics, energy consumption and quality
Abstract Conventional cannabis drying is time-consuming and energy intensive. A quick and dependable drying of cannabis is essential to ensure high-quality products to meet increasing demands. This study explored a combined microwave and infrared [...]
News
Chemical Composition of Commercial Cannabis
Abstract Cannabis is widely used for medicinal and recreational purposes. As a result, there is increased interest in its chemical components and their physiological effects. However, current information on cannabis chemistry is often outdated [...]
Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects
Abstract Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been the primary focus of cannabis research since 1964, when Raphael Mechoulam isolated and synthesized it. More recently, the synergistic contributions of cannabidiol to cannabis pharmacology and analgesia have been [...]
Flavonoids in Cannabis sativa: Biosynthesis, Bioactivities, and Biotechnology
Abstract Although Cannabis sativa synthesizes a wide range of phytochemicals, much attention has been primarily given to two phytocannabinoids, Δ9-tetrahydocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), due to their distinctive activities in humans. These bioactivities can [...]
Cannabis contaminants: sources, distribution, human toxicity and pharmacologic effects
Abstract There has been a resurgence in interest and use of the cannabis plant for medical purposes. However, an in-depth understanding of plant contaminants and toxin effects on stability of plant compounds and human [...]