For example, pharmaceutical companies may require high concentrations of specific cannabinoids to produce more potent and effective therapies or medications. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted $600,000 in research funds to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. By doing so, scientists may be able to improve the selection or modification of plants containing specific quantities of cannabinoids. These new plants could have increased, reduced, or completely eliminated production of certain cannabinoid compounds, depending on the intended purpose and usage scenario. Medical professionals are particularly interested in harnessing the health benefits of cannabinoids, which include pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted $600,000 in research funds to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. This financial support will enable scientists at the college to conduct an in-depth study on industrial hemp while exploring the regulation of biosynthetic pathways responsible for cannabinoid production.
A better understanding of cannabinoid production in plants for improved selection and modification
The primary goal of this research is to gain comprehensive knowledge about the processes involved in these pathways. By doing so, scientists may be able to...
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