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Allison Justice
Groundbreaking Study Aims to Uncover the Science of Cannabis Smokeability

Groundbreaking Study Aims to Uncover the Science of Cannabis Smokeability

For years, cannabis cultivation has primarily focused on maximizing yield and cannabinoid content. However, a new scientific study called the “Science of Smokeability” (SOS) takes a different approach, seeking to understand how growing practices and post-harvest processing impact the final product's smokeability.  This groundbreaking project is led by DaySavers, the most compliant and tested pre-rolled cone and rolling paper brand on the market, in partnership with the Cannabis Research Coalition and The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), using flower supplied by The Hemp Mine. The research and findings could potentially reshape our understanding of cannabis quality and lead to significant improvements in product development, all...

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Ashley Manning
Need help understanding hemp, Delta-9? Delta-8? Delta-10? Get answers here. . .

Need help understanding hemp, Delta-9? Delta-8? Delta-10? Get answers here. . .

By Emily Garcia Emily Garcia egarcia@postandcourier.com Feb 29, 2024 As South Carolina works through regulation of the emerging hemp industry and the presence of the psychoactive chemical THC in products, manufacturers and retailers have found themselves in a fog of legal uncertainty. The terminology used to describe both hemp and hemp products, like seltzers and gummies, can be complicated. Here are the answers to common questions and misconceptions. What is hemp?  What's Delta-9? Is that diferent than Delta-8 and Delta-10? Are Delta-8 and Delta-9 legal? Who is regulating this stuff?  What's the diference between hemp seed oil and full-spectrum hemp oil?...

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Ashley Manning
Some of the most interesting cannabis cultivation research is happening in South Carolina, where neither adult-use nor medical marijuana is legal.

Some of the most interesting cannabis cultivation research is happening in South Carolina, where neither adult-use nor medical marijuana is legal.

  Cannabis drying, curing methods can be improved: Q&A with researcher Allison Justice By Kate Robertson, WriterFebruary 29, 2024 Some of the most interesting cannabis cultivation research is happening in South Carolina, where neither adult-use nor medical marijuana is legal. Instead, researcher Allison Justice, who holds a Ph.D. in plant and environmental science and is the founder of the Cannabis Research Coalition, is putting federally legal hemp under the microscope to better understand the physiology of cannabis – and how best to preserve its all-important trichomes during the drying and curing phase. Justice shared some of her latest findings with MJBizDaily ahead of...

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Ashley Manning
Understanding HTFSE (High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract) vs CDT's (Cannabis Derived Terpenes)

Understanding HTFSE (High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract) vs CDT's (Cannabis Derived Terpenes)

Understanding HTFSE vs. CDT: A quick guide to these cannabis extractsIn the evolving world of cannabis extracts, two terms often come to the forefront: HTFSE (High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract) and CDT (Cannabis Derived Terpenes). This blog aims to demystify these terms, providing a clear understanding of their differences and similarities. Whether you're a cannabis connoisseur or simply curious, this guide will shed light on these fascinating aspects of cannabis extracts. What is HTFSE (High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract)? Definition: HTFSE is renowned for its high terpene content, preserving the full spectrum of compounds found in the cannabis plant. Extraction...

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