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What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?

The Cannigma

Since PGRs work by interfering with the natural hormones and blocking of natural enzymatic processes in the plant, it’s no wonder these buds often have depleted cannabinoid and terpene concentrations. Instead, what customers get are artificially dense nugs with mild trichome counts. According to a recent review in the ??Journal

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The Importance of Medical Cannabis Labels: Not Just a Formality

Peninsula Alternative Health

Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids are produced in the plant’s secretory cells inside glandular trichomes. Trichomes are most highly concentrated in unfertilized female flowers prior to senescence. However, what happens when you head home? On every product label is the following: Strain Name. gram package.

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Grow landrace cannabis strains with ‘fair trade’ seeds from the source

SpeedWeed

The Indian Landrace Exchange describes itself as a “collective of Indigenous frontline farmers, seed collectors, and preservationists” with the goal of supporting these communities economically while helping spread and preserve their landrace strains. Landrace seeds are harvested by hand in the local villages where the plants grow.

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The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?

Cannabis Law Report

1937 – Marijuana Tax Act places a tax on all marijuana sales, including hemp products. From its seeds to its stalk, hemp has been used in a variety of products. Seeds can be hulled to produce powders and milks or cold-pressed to be made into oils and paints. Here’s a quick run-down of laws regarding hemp and marijuana.

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The Importance of Medical Cannabis Labels: Not Just a Formality

Peninsula Alternative Health

Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids are produced in the plant’s secretory cells inside glandular trichomes. Trichomes are most highly concentrated in unfertilized female flowers prior to senescence. However, what happens when you head home? On every product label is the following: Strain Name. gram package.

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Cannabis Education with Canada’s Newcomers

Cannabis Law Report

Ziad’s presentation focused on their brand introduction, plant history and science, anatomy, terpenes, growing from clone (a leaf trimming) to sale and consumption. Arundati Dandapani writes for Cannabis Law Report. Generation1.ca Generation1.ca Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

one of our science reviewers at The Cannigma and a cannabis trichome expert who is getting his master’s in Plant Sciences. As part of his master’s degree, Steve is currently using electron microscopes to take super close-up pictures of trichomes, tiny protrusions on cannabis plants.