Overview
Highlights the latest research on Cannabis sativa
Covers important aspects of Cannabis research
Written by prominent scientists from around the globe
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book highlights current Cannabis research: its botany, authentication, biotechnology, in vitro propagation, chemistry, cannabinoids biosynthesis, metabolomics, genomics, biomass production, quality control, and pharmacology.
Cannabis sativa L. (Family: Cannabaceae) is one of the oldest sources of fiber, food and medicine. This plant has been of interest to researchers, general public and media not only due to its medicinal properties but also the controversy surrounding its illicit use. Cannabis has a long history of medicinal use in the Middle East and Asia, being first introduced as a medicine in Western Europe in the early 19th century. Due to its numerous natural constituents, Cannabis is considered a chemically complex species. It contains a unique class of terpeno-phenolic compounds (cannabinoids or phytocannabinoids), which have been extensively studied since the discovery of the chemical structure of tetrah
ydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), commonly known as THC, the main constituent responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects. An additionally important cannabinoid of current interest is Cannabidiol (CBD). There has been a significant interest in CBD and CBD oil (extract of CBD rich Cannabis) over the last few years because of its reported activity as an antiepileptic agent, particularly its potential use in the treatment of intractable epilepsy in children.Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Senior Research Scientist
National Center for Natural Products Research
Research School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy
The University of Mississippi, USA
Hemant Lata, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
National Center for Natural Products Research
Research School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy
The University of Mississippi, USA
Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Ph.D.
Research Professor
National Center for Natural Products Research&
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Research School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy
The University of Mississippi, USA
&
ElSohly Laboratories Inc.
Oxford, Mississippi, USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Cannabis sativa L. - Botany and Biotechnology
Editors: Suman Chandra, Hemant Lata, Mahmoud A. ElSohly
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54564-6
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-54563-9Published: 14 August 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85425-0Published: 03 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-54564-6Published: 23 May 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 474
Number of Illustrations: 35 b/w illustrations, 63 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plant Sciences, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine