Optimize Your Potency and Yield: Tips and Tricks from the latest publications

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Beyond the Bud: Practical Insights into Cannabis Science

Abraxas Scientific

2 episodes

5 days ago

Beyond the Bud: Practical Insights into Cannabis Science provides actionable advice for growers, processors, and anyone interested in the science of cannabis. This podcast explores the complexities of cannabis cultivation and processing, breaking down scientific research into easy-to-understand insights. Episodes cover diverse topics including microbial management, optimizing growth environments, post-harvest handling techniques, and the fascinating world of the cannabis microbiome. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of cannabis science to produce high-quality products for the industry

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Optimize Your Potency and Yield: Tips and Tricks from the latest publications

Beyond the Bud: Practical Insights into Cannabis Science

10 minutes 46 seconds

8 months ago

Optimize Your Potency and Yield: Tips and Tricks from the latest publications

In this episode, we delve into cutting-edge research shaping the future of commercial cannabis cultivation and processing. Learn how subtle changes in light cycles, environmental conditions, and cultivation practices can dramatically enhance yield, cannabinoid profiles, and overall product quality. We’ll discuss recent advancements in lighting regimes that push beyond the traditional 12-hour photoperiod, explore how increasing light intensity impacts both biomass and terpene potency, and examine the evolving potency trends across the U.S. cannabis market.

We also spotlight a groundbreaking, publicly accessible Cannabis Compound Database that provides in-depth, data-driven insights into the chemical complexity of today’s commercial cannabis strains—offering a valuable resource to guide decision-making in everything from nutrient management to extraction protocols.

Whether you’re a seasoned cultivator looking to optimize your indoor environment, a processor aiming to refine your extraction technique, or a patient grower interested in staying ahead of potency trends, this episode provides actionable intelligence backed by peer-reviewed science. By integrating these research findings into your cultivation strategy, you can position your product for greater efficiency, superior quality, and a more informed approach to the rapidly evolving cannabis market.

Literature Referenced in the Podcast:

1. Ahrens, A., et al. (2024). “Longer Photoperiod Substantially Increases Indoor-Grown Cannabis’ Yield and Quality: A Study of Two High-THC Cultivars Grown under 12 h vs. 13 h Days.” Plants (Basel) 13(3).

2. ElSohly, M. A., et al. (2024). “A 10-year trend in cannabis potency (2013-2022) in different geographical regions of the United States of America.” Front Public Health 12: 1442522.

3. Jenkins, M. W. and C. B. Livesay (2021). “Photosynthetic Performance and Potency of Cannabis sativa L. Grown under LED and HPS Illumination.” Agricultural Sciences 12(03): 293-304.

4. Wishart, D. S., et al. (2024). “Chemical Composition of Commercial Cannabis.” J Agric Food Chem 72(25): 14099-14113.