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Industrial hemp and its potential
2020
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an emerging high-value specialty crop that can be cultivated foreither fiber, seed, or cannabidiol (CBD). The demand for hemp and its products has been consistently onthe rise in the 21st century. The United States of America has reintroduced hemp and legalizedits production as an agricultural commodity through the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. Although thereis a renewed interest in the adoption of hemp due to the emerging market, its production in theUnited States remains limited partly because of unclear agronomic guidance and fertilizationrecommendations. This review article provides information on the current agronomic managementpractices that are available in the literature and identifies the future research needs for cultivating thismultipurpose crop to address the growing market demands. Hemp production could be beneficialif managed properly. Hemp fertilizer requirements vary in accordance with the type of hempgrown (seed, fiber, or CBD), soil, environm...
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2020
The elevated research interest and increased cultivation of Hemp (Cannabis sativa) across the globe is significantly driven by its multidirectional industrial uses and medicinal properties. Scientific research publications focusing on hemp breeding plays a pivotal role in bridging the knowledge gap and opening new avenues for upscaling the efficiency of crop improvement initiatives. The identification of prevailing research trends and associations is critical in defining and mapping the trajectories of success in Hemp breeding. The advent of bibliometrics and scientometrics is currently providing a stead platform which fosters effective identification of current research patterns and examination of the applied methodologies, focus areas, and operational constraints. In the context of Hemp research, content assessments provide breeding initiatives with background data needed for exploring various traits of interest and for validating Review Article Ndlovu et al.; IJPSS, 32(17): 29-43, 2020; Article no.IJPSS.63456 30 investments and related policies. The main thrust of this study is to perform a bibliometric and scientometric analysis of Scopus-indexed papers covering the field of 'Hemp Breeding', between calendar years 1908 and 2020. Data was analyzed using VOSviewer (Version 1.6.16) and Microsoft Excel (2019). The study found 152 papers composed of original articles (105, 69.08%), book chapters (23, 15.13%), conference papers (10, 6.58%), reviews (9, 5.92%), conference reviews (3, 1.97%) and books (2, 1.32%). A significant increment in research publications was observed after 1950. The assessment also indicated that most of the archived research was conducted or reported in the USA (13.82%), Italy (12.5%) and the Netherlands (11.18%). Furthermore, the highest number of papers over the studied period and topic were published by authors affiliated to Wageningen University & Research (16, 10.53%). Index keywords such as Cannabis sativa, hemp, genetic expression, genetic marker, and genetic diversity were covered extensively in the sampled journal editions. A comparative assessment of the results indicated that there is need to scale-up research initiatives targeting hemp trait improvements to cater for the projected high demand and climate change. This can be achieved through strengthening synergistic partnerships and knowledge exchanges across the hemp breeding value chain. This research will assist plant breeders in defining research requirements, determining evidence-based scientific gaps, and recognizing outstanding research institutions for potential intellectual sharing and cooperation.
Is Industrial Hemp Worth Further Study in the US? A Survey of the Literature
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There has been considerable interest recently in alternative cropping opportunities for US grain producers. One crop that has received significant interest has been industrial hemp. Hemp production has essentially been non-existent in the US since the 1950's. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the current state of knowledge relative to opportunities for domestic commercial hemp production.
Hemp - The New American Industrial Revolution
Decades of prohibiting the cultivation of industrial hemp has left America at an economic and technical disadvantage. Despite growing evidence as to the economic and scientific benefits of hemp and its cultivation, the federal government prohibits the growth of hemp for commercial or research purposes, citing its relation to, and association with, psychotropic marijuana. Meanwhile, more and more states are legalizing cannabis cultivation, and not just for medicinal marijuana. Federal restrictions on hemp cultivation are soon to ease, in small part because of changing attitudes in general, and in large part because of efforts in both courthouses and state houses to either update federal hemp policy or ignore it altogether. Now is the time for states to begin to take action in order to be prepared for the inevitable and potentially imminent end of industrial hemp prohibition.
A Short History and Use of Hemp
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The possibilities of using the hemp plant are endless. A wide range of products can be obtained from this plant, from clothing to paper, from crockery to automotive components and from musical instruments to bird feed. It is known that this plant fits well in almost any climatic conditions, grows quickly and needs very little maintenance. It requires no chemicals and is resistant to pests and diseases. Hemp uses very little water per kilogram of fiber compared to cotton and stores CO2 during growth, which increases its photosynthetic efficiency. In addition, it improves the soil, being ideal for crop rotation.
Annals of Agricultural & Crop Sciences, 2024
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is the world’s most recognizable and controversial plant that was rediscovered as a sustainable and high yielding crop. Cannabis belongs to family Cannabaceae and is classified under the Cannabis genus as one species Cannabis sativa L with the subspecies C. sativa L. and C. indica Lam [11] and many varieties [15]. The mainly products of cannabis cultivation are— the bast fibers for cordage and textiles, the seeds for food and seed oil and the flowering tops for medicinal and psychoactive drugs [16]. The global market consists of more than 25,000 hemp products and new applications are continuously appearing.
The application of hemp (Cannabissativa L.) for a green economy: a review
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY, 2019
The concern for the issues related to the growing needs of human civilization like resource depletion, pollution, climate changes, and health risk has led to a search for eco-friendly alternatives to environmental problems. Recently, hemp started gaining popularity for its medicinal, nontoxic, greenhouse negative, and biodegradable properties. Originating from the steppes of Central Asia, Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) is one of the oldest domesticated plants known to humans. Since 5000-4000 BC, different parts of the plant were used for spinning, weaving, papermaking, the seed for human feed, animal feeds, medicinal, and health purposes. Reports also suggest the use of hemp as an organic additive in the historic earthen plasters of Ellora Caves, India (6th Century). Due to its psychoactive and recreational properties, this environmentally friendly plant lost its importance eventually in the 19th century and its cultivation was made illegal. People, in general, changed their outlook towards the plant and considered it a sign of moral indignation. Recently, food, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, building, energy, and other industries found hemp to be a promising solution for synthetic-based economies. Since then, the cultivation of hemp has been reintroduced, legalized in some countries, and now in recent times, there has been a good reimplementation of the plant in creating a green economy. This review will highlight the application of hemp and display its outstanding qualities in minimizing environmental and health issues. Based on the knowledge gained from various scientific resources; the commercial, industrial, and agricultural potential of the plant will be unveiled to give more push towards the hemp cultivation.
Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Agronomy and Utilization: A Review
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Currently, there are increased interests in growing grain and fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as well as in large-scale hemp products. Cannabis has been grown/utilized for thousands of years as a fiber, grain, and drug/medicinal plant. However, the strict control of cannabis cultivation to combat illegal use, the spread of new yarns and oilseeds, and the advent of cheap synthetic fibers caused a decreased/eliminated hemp production. Hemp has been banned in most of the world for more than seven decades; it missed out on the Green Revolution and the adoption of new technologies and varieties, creating a knowledge gap. After the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bill in the USA, hemp became legal and the land grand universities launched research programs. The ability to utilize the entire plant for multiple purposes creates opportunity for the market to value hemp products. Hemp production technology varies depending on the type of hemp cultivated (grain, fiber, or cannabinoids), soil characteristics...
New developments in fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) breeding
Industrial Crops and Products, 2015
Fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a sustainable and high yielding industrial crop that can help to meet the high global demand for fibers. Hemp can be grown for fiber, seeds, and/or for dual purpose in a wide range of geographic zones and climates. Currently the main hemp producing regions in the world are China, Europe, and Canada. The number of new cultivars developed for each of these regions has gradually increased, with each region producing its own typical hemp cultivars for different purposes. In this article, the state of the art of fiber hemp breeding programs in Europe, China, and Canada are reviewed. The breeding strategies and tools used in the breeding of hemp cultivars are discussed. We also provide an overview of genetic diversity in hemp for different traits. In addition, the current knowledge of the main breeding goals for fiber hemp, which are an improvement of fiber quality and fiber yield, breeding for specific cannabinoid profiles, control of flowering behavior, male flowering control, and breeding of cultivars for specific environments are evaluated. Lastly, we discuss the inestimable value of next generation technologies to breed new hemp cultivars that are suitable for a biobased economy.
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
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