Hemp cannabinoids may have evolved to deter insect pests

PHYSorg
Nov 15, 2023, 3:47 pm164 pts
Cannabinoids, naturally occurring compounds found in hemp plants, may have evolved to deter pests from chewing on them, according to experiments that showed higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp leaves led to proportionately less damage from insect larvae.

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