Advances in Hemp Research

Contents About the Editor Contributors Preface Chapter 1. Botany of the Genus Cannabis Introduction Life Cycle Origin, Early Evolution, and Domestication Early History and Dispersal Taxonomy Brief History of Hemp Breeding Conclusion Chapter 2. The Phytochemistry of Cannabis: Its Ecological and Evolutionary Implications Introduction Cannabinoid Biogenesis and Anatomical Distribution Cannabinoids and Environmental Stress Evolution of Biogenetic Pathways Conclusion Chapter 3. Detecting and Monitoring of Plant THC Content: Innovative and Conventional Methods Introduction Immunodiagnostic Polyclonal Antibodies Monoclonal Antibodies Recombinant Antibodies Assay Format Conclusion Chapter 4. Agronomical and Physiological Advances in Hemp Crop Introduction Cannabis Gene Pool Variety Recommendations Hemp in Crop Rotation Seedbed Methods of Planting The Effect of Temperature on Leaf Appearance and Canopy Establishment in Fiber Hemp Seeding Rate Growing Conditions Cultural Practices Phenological Development Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Row Width The Chemical Composition of Hemp Stem Cultivation Techniques and Crop Destination Constraints to Dry Matter Production in Fiber Hemp Implications for Future Research Chapter 5. Crop Physiology of Cannabis Sativa: A Simulation Study of Potential Yield of Hemp in Northwest Europe Introduction Crop Physiological Characteristics Potential Yield Hemp versus Kenaf Chapter 6. A Survey of Hemp Diseases and Pests Introduction Insect Pests of Stalk and Roots Insect Pests of Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds NonInsect Pests Fungal Diseases Other Diseases Control of Diseases and Pests Chapter 7. Cannabis Germplasm Resources Introduction The Structure of the Cannabis Gene Pool Fiber and Seed Strains Drug Strains Other Domesticated Cannabis Cannabis Germplasm Ex-Situ Chapter 8. Genetic Improvement: Conventional Approaches Historical Review Sex Genetics Improvement in Stem Yield Breeding for an Increase in Fiber Content Breeding for Reduced THC Content Resistance Breeding Breeding for Seed Yield and Oil Content Biotechnological Aspects Chapter 9. Advances in Biotechnical Approaches or Hemp Breeding and Industry Tissue Culture and Breeding Cell Culture and Secondary Metabolism Molecular Markers for Hemp Breeding Future Perspectives Chapter 10. Alkaline Pulping of Fiber Hemp Introduction Bast Fiber Pulps for Paper Applications Hemp Woody Core and Hardwood Pulp Introduction of Hardwood and Recycled Fibers in Paper Important Pulping Processes and Their Significance for Hemp Alkaline Pulping of Hemp Recommendations Chapter 11. Hemp Seed: A Valuable Food Source Introduction Extraction Methods Oil composition and Properties Critical Enzyme GLA Importance SDA Supporting Role Future Prospects Index Reference Notes Included