Cultivation
Current Context of Cannabis sativa Cultivation and Parameters Influencing Its Development
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is a versatile plant with significant medicinal, industrial, and recreational applications. Its therapeutic potential is attributed to cannabinoids like THC and CBD, whose production is influenced by environmental factors, such [...]
Improved Biomass Production and Secondary Metabolism: A Critical Review of Grafting in Cannabis sativa
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is a versatile plant with applications in various sectors such as agriculture, medicine, food, and cosmetics. The therapeutic properties of cannabis are often linked to its secondary compounds. The worldwide [...]
Methyl Jasmonate and Ammonium Bicarbonate: Distinct and Synergistic Impacts on Indoor Cannabis Production Dynamics
Abstract As high-CBD cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) gains legal and commercial relevance in the United States, studies evaluating how external inputs impact critical traits remain limited. This study investigates the effects of methyl jasmonate [...]
Long-days during the last two weeks before harvest applied to short-day medicinal cannabis can improve inflorescence yield
Abstract Most medicinal cannabis cultivars are short-day plant requiring a short photoperiod to induce flowering. This limits the light and consequently photosynthesis, and growth. In short-day chrysanthemum, extending a short photoperiod with blue light [...]
News
Nonterpenoid Chemical Diversity of Cannabis Phenotypes Predicts Differentiated Aroma Characteristics
Abstract The recent increase in legality of Cannabis Sativa L. has led to interest in developing new varieties with unique aromatic or effect-driven traits. Selectively breeding plants for the genetic stability and consistency of [...]
Evaluation of Fusarium Mycotoxins and Fungal Metabolites in Seized Cannabis in Arizona and California, 2023-2024
Introduction Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C. have legalized the medical or recreational use ofcannabis.1 However, illicit markets in the U.S. – including unlicensed production (i.e., black-market cannabis) within a legalized state and products that [...]
Mapping and characterization of a novel powdery mildew resistance locus (PM2) in Cannabis sativa L.
Introduction 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 disease, [...]
The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol in the Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
Abstract Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated muscles, leading to pain, restricted jaw movement, and impaired quality of life. Conventional treatments, including physical therapy, [...]