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Laura Breit

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Engineering Considerations for the cGMP Manufacture of Hemp and Hemp Products

This column discusses some of the most important considerations involved in the GMP certification process.


Michael Leavitt

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Extraction Facility Design: Important Factors to Consider Before Selecting Extraction Equipment

A look at some important questions that business owners must consider during the initial design phase when starting an extraction facility.


Adam Boyd

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Understanding VPD and Transpiration Rates for Cannabis Cultivation Operations

This article explores how vapor pressure differentials (VPD) affect transpiration rates in cannabis plants. Understanding of VPD at different temperatures and relative humidities, and its effect on this process, is important to gain maximum plant growth.


Stephen Cital

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Cannabis for Animals: A Look Into Cannabis as Medicine for Pets

Here we review the current and pertinent literature in utilizing cannabis derivatives in animals and discuss the future forecast of cannabis in veterinary medicine.


YMC America, Inc.

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Analytical Cannabinoid Separations on Hybrid-Silica and Core-Shell Phases

This application note investigates analytical HPLC potency testing of cannabinoids using YMC-Triart C18 and YMC Meteoric Core C18.


Nouryon

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Cannabis-Based Sample Analysis

For dependable HPLC analysis of cannabinoid samples, Kromasil Classic C18 columns perform with excellent peak shape and complete resolution.


UCT, LLC

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Analysis of 47 Pesticides in Cannabis for High-Throughput Analysis

This application note outlines a QuEChERS extraction approach coupled with either traditional dSPE clean-up versus UCT’s dSPE clean-up in a 96 wellplate format.




Big Sur Scientific

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Hemp Science and Technology Virtual Symposium

*** Two Day Event! Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12pm EDT, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1pm EDT – 3pm EDT, and Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 10am EDT – 12pm EDT *** This two-day symposium will feature talks and panel discussions from hemp scientists, researchers, and industry experts on a wide array of topics including hemp analysis, cultivation, and extraction. ***On demand available after final airing until Oct. 29, 2021***


PG Scientific Inc.

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Potency testing in Cannabis

This application note demonstrates a simple way to test the CBD and THC in Cannabis Extraction industry by PERSEE HPLC with a simple configuration, isocratic pump and UV detector.


TwinOxide

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Elimination of Powdery Mildew, Fungus, and Mold

Powdery mildew (PM) is one of the cannabis plant’s most notorious pathogens. If PM has infected the facility, TwinOxide can eradicate PM infection and prevent recurrence of PM infection in only a few treatments.



Sartorius

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Leachable-free Pipette Tips for Analytical Cannabis Testing

In this study, Sartorius Optifit tips and Safetyspace™ Filter tips were tested not to leach compounds of interest for cannabis quality control such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, or pesticides.


A.C. Braddock

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Understanding the Science of Cannabis Product Development

By understanding whole-plant extractions better, businesses will be able to better plan for long-term profitability and sustainability.  


Ben Nie

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Analysis of Veterinary Hemp-Based Oils for Product Integrity by LC/MS

Some hemp-based products are mislabeled regarding their level of CBD. The authors explain why and how that happens.


Jack Henion

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Analysis of Veterinary Hemp-Based Oils for Product Integrity by LC/MS

Some hemp-based products are mislabeled regarding their level of CBD. The authors explain why and how that happens.


Joe Wakshlag

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Analysis of Veterinary Hemp-Based Oils for Product Integrity by LC/MS

Some hemp-based products are mislabeled regarding their level of CBD. The authors explain why and how that happens.


Victoria Allen

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Beyond Delta-9-THC and CBD: Current Evidence for Medical Benefit of Terpenes and Less Studied Cannabinoids

Lesser known cannabinoids and terpenes may be helpful for patients. Here the author shows why, and how patients can choose more effective medical cannabis products.


Kris Chupka

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High-Resolution Tandem MS Applications in Cannabis Product Development

Better, accurate and more reliable analytical testing is needed in the industry. The author discusses one such method that goes well beyond the current contaminant testing done today in most laboratories.


Schuler Scientific

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Correct Weighing Practices v2

This application note provides guidance on how to choose the right balance, when to calibrate your balance, how to weigh correctly, and how to care for your balance.


Bio-Rad

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AOAC Validated and Automated Microbial Testing from Bio-Rad

Kevin Moore, Key Account Manager from Bio-Rad, discusses their AOAC Validated and Automated Microbial PCR tests available for Cannabis labs.


Promega

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Importance of DNA Purification for Cannabis

Listen to Mark Bratz as he discusses importance of DNA purification within the cannabis industry.


Sorbtech Technologies

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Cost-Effective Methods to Eliminate Toxic Contaminants from Cannabis and Hemp Extracts: Part II

Toxic contaminants found in cannabis extracts cause serious harm when ingested. Learn directly from expert separation scientists the best methodologies to remove contaminants and provide clean cannabis products. Live Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST On demand available after airing until Jul. 17, 2020http://www.chromatographyonline.com/lcgc_w/eliminate




Glass Expansion

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Glass Expansion eBook: Increasing Speed and Efficiency in Cannabis Testing

What you will learn: Addressing the challenges of heavy metals testing in cannabis How to identify, troubleshoot, and prevent common sample introduction problems Increasing productivity and sample throughput



Brady P. Carter

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The What, How, and Why of Water Activity in Cannabis

An explanation on the theory and measurement of water activity, its mode of action for microbial control, existing water activity regulations for cannabis, and more.


Tony Cundell

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Microbiological Attributes of Cannabis-Derived Products

This review article from an experienced pharmaceutical microbiologist discusses the risks of microbial contamination for the full range of cannabis-derived products and recommends the most appropriate microbiological quality requirements for each product.

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