A comprehensive review of the production technology of Cannabis sativa L. with its current legal status and botanical features
Journal: Fundamental and Applied Agriculture (Vol.7, No. 4)Publication Date: 2022-12-31
Authors : Shubh Yadav; Netra Ghimire; Vivek Lahutiya;
Page : 458-474
Keywords : Cannabis sativa L.; Botanical aspects; Production technology; Legal status;
Abstract
Cannabis sativus L. is an annual, deciduous, dimorphic, flowering plant that is distributed all over the world. Despite its tremendous and handy usage in medicinal and other areas, the cultivation, production, and trade of cannabis are illegal in most of the countries. It is so because of some of its harmful side effects on human health when consumed haphazardly or addictively. Following the declaration made by the UN Assembly, some countries, including the Republic of South Africa, Canada, Germany, Australia, Colombia, and Indonesia, have legalized the indoor cultivation and production of cannabis, as well as cannabis-based products. Cannabis can thrive in a wide range of climatic and ecological conditions. Cannabis can be propagated via seeds, cuttings, grafting, micropropagation, etc. The plants are mainly cultivated for their chemical constituents like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol, cannabinol, etc., which are extracted from their dried flowers. This study illustrates the production technology, current legal status, and botanical characteristics of Cannabis sativus.
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