The characterization of key physiological traits of medicinal cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) as a tool for precision breeding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For millennia, drug-type cannabis strains were extensively used for various medicinal, ritual, and inebriant applications. However, cannabis prohibition during the last century led to cultivation and breeding activities being conducted under clandestine conditions, while scientific development of the crop ceased. Recently, the potential of medicinal cannabis has been reacknowledged and the now expanding industry requires optimal and scientifically characterized varieties. However, scientific knowledge that can propel this advancement is sorely lacking. To address this issue, the current study aims to provide a better understanding of key physiological and phenological traits that can facilitate the breeding of advanced cultivars.

Results

A diverse population of 12

SUBMITTER: Naim-Feil E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8235858 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature