marijuana ↔ cannabinoids

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Marijuana is a form of cannabis that produces cannabinoids as secondary metabolites [1], and its cannabinoid content can be specifically impacted by agricultural factors like cross-pollination [2], [3].

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Industry-Based Misconceptions Regarding Cross-Pollination of ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 3 facts

referenceSalami et al. (2020) argued for the inclusion of cannabinoids in food and health products in an article titled 'It is our turn to get cannabis high: put cannabinoids in food and health baskets', published in Molecules.

referenceThe two main cannabinoids produced by cannabis are Δ9-THCA and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), according to Andre et al. (2016) and Hurgobin et al. (2021).

measurementCannabis produces 565 secondary metabolites, including 120 cannabinoids, which contribute to its therapeutic potential.

Hemp vs. marijuana: Cross-pollination concerns grow | Verisk verisk.com Verisk 2 facts

measurementCross-pollination can reduce the cannabinoid content of a marijuana field by about 1 percent.

claimCross-pollination from hemp crops can reportedly reduce the cannabinoid content of a marijuana field by approximately 1 percent.