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Industrial hemp is a primary source for the extraction of CBD, as it is cultivated specifically to produce non-intoxicating medicinal compounds like cannabidiol [1]. Furthermore, industrial hemp is characterized by a higher ratio of CBD to THC compared to marijuana [2], and its growth conditions can directly influence the production of CBD precursors like CBDA [3].
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Myths and realities of hemp and cross-pollination - Marijuana Venture marijuanaventure.com 1 fact
claimIndustrial hemp is non-psychoactive and contains a higher ratio of CBD to THC compared to marijuana.
Weighing the risk of cannabis cross-pollination - Hemp Production canr.msu.edu 1 fact
claimIndustrial hemp is cultivated to produce fiber, grain, or non-intoxicating medicinal compounds such as cannabidiol (CBD).
Industry-Based Misconceptions Regarding Cross-Pollination of ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimGiupponi et al. (2020) found that industrial hemp grown in mountainous regions with increased UV light exposure showed altered production of CBDA and cannaflavins.