Terpenes, phytocannabinoids, flavonoids, lignans, coumarins, polyketides, and lipids are produced through shared biosynthetic pathways inC. sativa(Figure 6). Phosphoenolpyruvate is a key...
Chemical phenotypes (chemotypes) can be useful to classify C. sativa as drug- or fiber-type varieties. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime categorizes C. sativa into three chemotypes...
Unlike medical cannabis abundant in the psychoactive ingredient, D9-THC, modern hemp has been selectively bred to produce low levels of D9-THC and high levels of fiber, seed, and more recently...
The biosynthesis of terpenes and cannabinoids occurs within the extracellular secretory cavity, referred to as a trichome. Trichomes are present on over 300 plants,(Dayanandan & Kaufman, 1976) and...
The psychoactive constituent of cannabis, THC & CBD, are the most well known cannabinoids. However, in the plant, THC & CBD are actually produced a a non-psychoactive acid analog known as THCA or...
Historically, C. sativa indica originating from Southeast Asia has been known for its high levels of D9-THC. Until recently, it was unclear whether the high D9-THC cultivars were present prior to...
Butane and propane extraction methods were developed and refined in the cannabis industry. When someone mentions Live Resin you can assume they are referring to cryogenic liquified petroleum gas...
Safety is a hallmark of Delta-9 Technologies extraction systems. One of the most dangerous aspects of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or BHO extractions is the residual gasses in the extracted waste...
One of the first questions a cannabis or hemp manufacturing company asks itself is which extraction method should they use and why. In this article, we outline some of the advantages and...
