Mineral nutrition for Cannabis sativa in the vegetative stage using response surface analysis
Abstract Cannabis cultivated for medical and adult use is a high-value horticultural crop in North America; however, we lack information…
Mark Lefsrud
Environmental Impact of Outdoor Cannabis Production
Abstract Environmental impacts of cannabis production are of increasing concern because it is a newly legal and growing industry. Although…
Relationship between Total Antioxidant Capacity, Cannabinoids and Terpenoids in Hops and Cannabis
Abstract Efficient determination of antioxidant activity in medicinal plants may provide added value to extracts. The effects of postharvest pre-freezing…
Microwave- and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Cannabinoids and Terpenes from Cannabis Using Response Surface Methodology
Abstract Limited studies have explored different extraction techniques that improve cannabis extraction with scale-up potential. Ultrasound-assisted and microwave-assisted extraction were…
Cold Ethanol Extraction of Cannabinoids and Terpenes from Cannabis Using Response Surface Methodology: Optimization and Comparative Study
Abstract Efficient cannabis biomass extraction can increase yield while reducing costs and minimizing waste. Cold ethanol extraction was evaluated to…
Light Quality Impacts Vertical Growth Rate, Phytochemical Yield and Cannabinoid Production Efficiency in Cannabis sativa
Abstract Light is one of the most crucial parameters for enclosed cannabis (Cannabis sativa) production, as it highly influences growth,…
Cannabinoids and Terpenes: How Production of Photo-Protectants Can Be Manipulated to Enhance Cannabis sativa L. Phytochemistry
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is cultivated for its secondary metabolites, of which the cannabinoids have documented health benefits and growing…
Closing the Yield Gap for Cannabis: A Meta-Analysis of Factors Determining Cannabis Yield
Abstract Until recently, the commercial production of Cannabis sativa was restricted to varieties that yielded high-quality fiber while producing low…
An Update on Plant Photobiology and Implications for Cannabis Production
Abstract This review presents recent developments in plant photobiology and lighting systems for horticultural crops, as well as potential applications…