Cannabis sativa: Historical significance, genetic insights, and future potential in medicine and horticulture

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Jan 29, 2024, 1:35 pm155 pts
Cannabis sativa, historically valued for its diverse uses in food, fiber, and medicine, is facing a shift in global perspective. Cannabinoids are the most abundant in Cannabis. Among them, the psychoactive cannabinoid ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) has addictive properties but is efficacious as medicine.

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