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An Introduction to Cannabis Trichomes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you’re not already familiar with the ins and outs of the cannabis plant, then you might not know about cannabis trichomes. How can trichomes best be utilized by cannabis fans? Today, we’d like to answer each of these questions and give our readers a thorough overview of cannabis trichomes.

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The Process of Producing Medical Marijuana and Ensuring Quality

MMJ Recs

However, the production of medical cannabis involves a meticulous process to ensure quality, potency, and safety for patients. Medical Marijuana Cultivation Process: The medical marijuana cultivation process is foundational in ensuring the production of high-quality cannabis products.

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5 Factors Causing Cannabis to Fail Total Yeast and Mold

Medicinal Genomics

To ensure the safety and quality of cannabis products, some jurisdictions set limits on the amount of yeast and mold that can be present. Zamir Punja’s team at Simon Fraser University recently published a study where they analyzed more than 2,000 cannabis samples over 3 years to identify specific factors that increase TYM levels.

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What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?

The Cannigma

The good news is, they are frequently employed to help increase cannabis bud production. The bad news is, these PGRs may seriously alter the flavor of cannabis, and questions remain about the effectiveness and safety of PGR cannabis. Instead, what customers get are artificially dense nugs with mild trichome counts.

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Cannabis Isn’t Food. Don’t Test It Like It Is.

Medicinal Genomics

We continue to see several conflations and misconceptions voiced in the discussion about microbial safety standards for cannabis products. The foundation for these misconceptions is the idea that cannabis testing regulations should mimic the food industry. Cannabis Flower Contains High Concentrations of Antibiotics.

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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

MMJ Recs

From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. These regulations aim to maintain quality control, prevent diversion to the illicit market, and ensure patient safety. Marijuana processing techniques vary depending on the desired end products.

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Could Trichoderma Cause Total Yeast and Mold Failure?

Medicinal Genomics

Although Trichoderma presents no risk to cannabis consumers or patients, it is a fungus, and it will contribute to a Total Yeast and Mold count. To better understand this problem, let’s explore why Trichoderma is used in cannabis cultivation and how it interacts with the plant. What does this mean for Cannabis growers?