Hot Hemp is Down to Genetics, Not Environmental Stresses, Study Claims
A new study has found that environmental factors have little effect on whether hemp exceeds its THC limits. Instead, the researchers say, hot hemp plants are a result of genetics.
Island of Guernsey Gives Green Light For Medical Cannabis Cultivation
Businesses on the island can now apply to cultivate cannabis for medical use.
Modern Cannabis Originated in East Asia, Whole-Genome Sequencing Study Finds
The research, published last week in the journal Scientific Advances, used the whole-genome resequencing of 110 different hemp and drug-type cannabis strains from around the world to study their genetic roots.
California Launches New Department of Cannabis Control
A single new agency, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), will oversee the licensing and regulation of all legal cannabis businesses in the state.
Craft Cannabis: The Value of Targeted Breeding
Gary Hiller of Biotech Institute and Mark Lewis of Napro Research explore how the careful breeding of cannabis hybrids can lead to new varieties, rich in flavor.
Cannabis Extraction: 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions (and Our Answers)
Jim Moore, vice president of new product development at Prospiant, answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about cannabis extraction.
Why the DEA’s New Marijuana Rule Is “the Most Meaningful Cannabis Reform in Decades”
A recent change at the DEA will be monumental for cannabis research, medical marijuana patients, and potentially the broader legal status of the plant itself, according to cultivators and industry experts.
How Should the Cannabis Industry Regulate Heavy Metal Testing? A Q&A With Rob Thomas
Ahead of his upcoming ASTM-sponsored workshop on measuring heavy metals in cannabis and hemp products, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Rob Thomas to find out how he became the cannabis industry’s heavy metal guru and just what attendees can expect from his upcoming workshop.
Morocco Passes Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill
Morocco’s king will need to sign the legislation before it becomes law.
