Growers & Researchers Open Forum Call Recordings

In this month’s CRC Open Forum Call, we covered a range of important topics in cannabis research and industry best practices. If you couldn’t join us live, here’s what was discussed:

🔬 Research Updates & Industry Insights:

• A newly published study on cannabis plant science (Read here).

• A groundbreaking HLVd treatment that’s as effective as bleach—developed by CRC members! White paper available in the CRC Journal also.

• The CRC Research Center expansion is 6-8 weeks from completion, bringing new research opportunities.

• The Science of Smokability study is in peer review, with updates on water activity and product quality.

💡 Key Discussions & Expert Q&A:

• TYM counts – How they are conducted and which organisms are tested.

• The potential shift towards Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs) over terpenes on consumer labels.

• The role of water activity in drying and curing—is it the most critical metric?

• New insights on THCV and its potential applications.

• Post-harvest strategies to reduce microbial contamination without sacrificing cannabinoid & terpene profiles.

• Comparing the effectiveness of rooting hormones in cannabis clone propagation.

• How light spectrum & intensity impact root development in cuttings.

• Best practices for fertilization of mother stock & clones.

This Open Forum Call was packed with research-backed insights and valuable discussions from our expert team. All recordings are available in the CRC Member Forum, where you can also access 2+ years of cannabis research content.

📅 Next Open Forum Call: May – Stay tuned for a calendar invite!