Combined ambient ionization mass spectrometric and chemometric approach for the differentiation of hemp and marijuana varieties of Cannabis sativa

Abstract Background Hemp and marijuana are the two major varieties of Cannabis sativa. While both contain Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of C. sativa, they differ in the amount of THC that they contain. Presently, U.S. federal laws stipulate that C. sativa containi...

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Main Authors: Megan I. Chambers, Samira Beyramysoltan, Benedetta Garosi, Rabi A. Musah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Cannabis Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-023-00173-0