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Hemp is the primary agricultural source for CBD production, as evidenced by the fact that 84 percent of hemp farmers grow crops specifically for the CBD industry [1], [2]. Furthermore, hemp varieties are genetically bred for high CBD yields [3], [4], and CBD is frequently extracted from hemp-derived materials [5].
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Industry-Based Misconceptions Regarding Cross-Pollination of ... frontiersin.org 4 facts
claimCBD yields from field-grown hemp plants often differ from the yields claimed in sales catalogs due to the genetic heterozygosity of the seeds.
referenceGrassa et al. (2021) published 'A new cannabis genome assembly associates elevated cannabidiol (CBD) with hemp introgressed into marijuana' in New Phytologist, identifying a genetic association between CBD levels and hemp introgression.
claimGenetic heterozygosity can be problematic for hemp growers requiring stable genetics for consistent high CBD production because undesirable traits may be expressed during the breeding process.
claimHemp varieties are designed for high CBD production while maintaining THC levels below 0.3%.
Hemp vs. marijuana: Cross-pollination concerns grow | Verisk verisk.com 3 facts
measurementPollination of female hemp or marijuana plants can result in a 56 percent reduction in oil production, specifically regarding CBD or THC content.
measurementIn 2017, 84 percent of hemp farmers were growing crops specifically for the CBD industry.
measurementAccording to Marijuana Business Daily, 84 percent of hemp farmers were growing crops for the CBD industry in 2017.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 1 fact
referenceAttard et al. (2018) utilized supercritical fluids to extract waxes and Cannabidiol (CBD) from hemp wastes.