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The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?

Cannabis Law Report

The difference between hemp and marijuana may seem minor, but this technicality has been the driving force that restricts marijuana and hemp production in the United States. Unfortunately, hemp has suffered the consequences of the “War on Drugs” by being so closely related to the traditional psychoactive marijuana plant.

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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? In order to gain control over your medication experience, you need a little more information.

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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? In order to gain control over your medication experience, you need a little more information.

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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.

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Is CRISPR gene editing the future of cannabis?

Alchimia

Instead, farmers use stable seeds that grow predictably and uniformly. Many growers are interested in developing similar seeds for hemp and medical cannabis; however, the process may require the use of a technology known as CRISPR/Cas9. Of these cuttings, the variation between them can be dramatic. How does CRISPR/Cas9 work?

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Male vs Female Weed Plant: What Are the Differences?

Otherside Farms

Did you know the sale of alcohol and cannabis rose to 15 billion in 2020 alone? And this number continues to increase. Millions of people use the drug every day, whether medicinally or recreationally. If you’re one of these weed connoisseurs, you’ve likely heard of male and female plants. Keep reading to learn more!