PinnedMember-onlyThe Ultimate Lighting Guide for Cannabis CultivationA Science-Based Guide for Understanding Grow Light Terminology and Lighting Options — Grow Lights for Cannabis When growers do not have the option of growing cannabis outside, they will have to decide on the best cannabis grow lighting for indoor growing. Growers have a challenging task when deciding what grow light to use for cannabis indoors. Grow lights can also be needed for growing cannabis in…Marijuana20 min readMarijuana20 min read
Mar 21, 2021Member-onlyNeuroprotective Properties of THC: Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol promotes oligodendrocyte development and CNS myelination in vivoAnnotated For Fun #014 Huerga‐Gómez, A., Aguado, T., Sánchez‐de la Torre, A., Bernal‐Chico, A., Matute, C., Mato, S., … & Palazuelos, J. (2021). Δ9‐Tetrahydrocannabinol promotes oligodendrocyte development and CNS myelination in vivo. Glia, 69(3), 532–545. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a signalling system that consists of two cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), and their…Thc2 min readThc2 min read
Mar 19, 2021Member-onlyStudying Cannabis Genetics: Recent advances in Cannabis sativa genomics researchAnnotated For Fun #013 Hurgobin B, Tamiru‐Oli M, Welling MT, et al. Recent advances in Cannabis sativa genomics research. New Phytologist. 2021;230(1):73–89. doi:10.1111/nph.17140 One of the most interesting and exciting aspects of cannabis is its propensity for genetic variability. Believe it or not, there is still much disagreement about how many species of cannabis…Cannabis2 min readCannabis2 min read
Feb 19, 2021Member-onlyThe Role of Internet Content in Cannabis EducationWhen I was growing up my parents would always tell me “What you see on TV is not reality and it is not the truth.” This seed of skepticism has always been planted deep within me and naturally extended to the internet as it came into being (yes, I’m that…Cannabis9 min readCannabis9 min read
Feb 12, 2021Member-onlyWater and Nutrient Movement in PlantsPlants have the amazing ability to move water and transport nutrients through stems, roots, and the environment around them [3]. Structures of the plant tissue like xylem and phloem facilitate this movement. Water potential, evapotranspiration, and stomatal opening and closing make the movement and regulation possible. Transport methods like diffusion…Botany10 min readBotany10 min read
Feb 12, 2021Member-onlyCells and Molecules 101: The Bridge Between Chemistry and BiologyIn the article Chemistry 101, I explain the basics of chemistry that are especially useful for cannabis growers. In my article Botany 101, I explain the basics of plant life in general and how plants came to be. …Cells16 min readCells16 min read
Feb 11, 2021Member-onlyChemistry 101 for Cannabis Growers: Elements, Chemical Bonds, and pHUnderstanding chemistry can be very useful. If you are a cannabis grower or cannabis processor, you’ve undoubtedly been using a lot of chemistry! Even biologists need to use chemistry in order to explain physiological processes like photosynthesis and nutrient metabolism and cellular signaling. Understanding chemistry will also help you to…Chemistry16 min readChemistry16 min read
Feb 10, 2021Member-onlyWhat is Spice, Delta-8-THC, and Synthetic Marijuana?The US Drug Enforcement Administration explains that “Spice” known also as “K2” is a synthetic version of the psychoactive cannabis cannabinoid THC. Spice looks like ground herb and people buy it to smoke and get high. …Synthetic Marijuana4 min readSynthetic Marijuana4 min read
Feb 10, 2021Member-onlyWhat is the Endocannabinoid System?The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an amazing network of cellular receptors and signals (ligands) like neurotransmitters. This can be abstract and difficult to conceptualize, but the endocannabinoid system is present throughout the whole body, including the brain, skin, bones, organs, and connective tissue. …Endocannabinoid System5 min readEndocannabinoid System5 min read
Feb 9, 2021Member-onlyCBD for Anxiety: Is it really safe and effective?CBD for anxiety has gained massive anecdotal popularity. Have you ever wondered if it really is an effective option, or if this is just marketing and conjecture? To be clear, CBD is not approved for use to treat or prevent anxiety. The FDA has not authorized it for any medical…Cbd9 min readCbd9 min read
