Cultivation of cannabis plants (Cannabis sativa L., marijuana) has taken place worldwide for
centuries. In Canada, legalization of cannabis in October 2018 for the medicinal and …

Plant pathogens infecting marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) plants reduce growth of the crop
by affecting the roots, crown, and foliage. In addition, fungi (molds) that colonize the …

Cannabis legalization has occurred in several countries worldwide. Along with steadily
growing research in Cannabis healthcare science, there is an increasing interest for …

Microbiological contaminants pose a potential threat to cannabis consumers. Bacteria and
fungi may cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromized individuals. Even dead …

Medicinal and recreational uses of Cannabis sativa, commonly known as cannabis or hemp,
has increased following its legalization in certain regions of the world. Cannabis and hemp …

Legal Cannabis production is now experiencing growing consumer demand due to
changing legislation around the world. However, because of heavy restrictions on cannabis …

Flower buds of Cannabis sativa develop as inflorescences (buds) which are harvested and
dried prior to sale. The extent to which fungal plant pathogens can colonize the buds prior to …

Diseases of Cannabis are caused by organisms or abiotic sources. Organisms include fungi
(first and foremost), nematodes, parasitic plants, bacteria, and viruses. Abiotic (non-living) …

Plants, including cannabis (Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa), host distinct beneficial microbial
communities on and inside their tissues and organs, including seeds. They contribute to …

Abstract The Center for Disease Control estimates 128,000 people in the US are
hospitalized annually due to food borne illnesses. This has created a demand for food safety …