This blog post is a collaborative production by engaging the top-notch experts in our industry: Matthew Gates, Angel Fernandez, Ajith Anand, Sergio Picazo, and Marcus Purungao.Share and support cannabis-specialized professionals! 🌱🤝 Defining IPDM and its Importance Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) isn’t only managing and preventing pests; it emphasizes sustainable practices that diminish harm […]

In the realm of cannabis cultivation, disease outbreaks represent a formidable challenge for growers. Pathogens, lurking at all stages of growth, continuously threaten to compromise plant health and yield potential (Gwinn et al., 2022). Fungal infections caused by species from genera like Botrytis and Fusarium have emerged as significant threats to these plants. This article delves

In the years since its initial identification in Cannabis plants in Santa Barbara, CA (Bektaş et al., 2019), Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) has been detected in cultivation sites across the state, presenting growers with a new set of challenges that threaten the health and productivity of their crop. In this article, we will take a

PAPER Game-Changing Insights and Advanced Testing Strategies for HLVd in Cannabis: Sample Collection and Beyond Introduction Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) is a significant pathogen and the biggest threat to cannabis growers worldwide. At MyFloraDNA, we are acutely aware of the industry’s need for robust and reliable research for the early detection and mitigation of the

Top 6 Pathogens Seen in Cannabis Plants cause diseases when looking for a host body to infect. They come in diverse forms: bacteria, fungi, worms, viruses, and also prions. Pathogens are one of the significant threats to cannabis fields. These silent visitors may cause your plants to produce fewer trichomes, small buds, or even death.Identifying

Cannabis is one of the most widely occurring plants. It has been cultivated legitimately around the world for its fiber and seed oil for thousands of years.Cannabis has a very complex breeding history. Whether its botanical classification is monotypic (sativa) or polytypic (sativa and indica) remains controversial. The cannabis community typically uses the terms “Sativa”

Cannabis Fingerprint is always unique to individuals, be it humans or plants. Fingerprint ID can help you get a unique identification for your cannabis plants. These plants exhibit various characteristics like disease resistance, drought, or salinity resistance. Traits that determine a plant’s ability to adapt and thrive. Genomic makeup of every cannabis plant is different,

You have taken all the proper steps, given the suitable fertilizers, had your plants on a perfect watering schedule, and yet, the plants are not showing the exact results you have seen in the past. Do not fret, however. It is not you; it is your plants. Cannabis and hops are two commercially essential crops

Emerging Cannabis Dieseases in California The most critical diseases and viroids of cannabis in California include hop latent viroid, root and crown rots, powdery mildew, bud rots, and post-harvest flower molds. This article aims to help cannabis growers improve their understanding of these diseases and adopt appropriate management practices to limit the introduction, establishment, and