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Hashishene
By Dr. Daniela Vergara As we’ve discussed before in multiple other posts, our favorite plant, Cannabis sativa, produces multiple compounds, and these compounds can further

Do Cloned Cannabis sativa Plants change over time?
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Cloning Cannabis sativa plants through cuttings is common in the industry to maintain consistency. Now tissue culture is also becoming commonly

New NYC Leave Requirement: Expansion of the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA)
New York City has amended the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to expand access to protected leave. The update requires employers to provide

Evolution: Changes over time
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Evolution means change over time. In biology, evolution is about how living things—like animals, plants, or even bacteria—slowly change from one

Healthy Soil
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Soil is more than a surface for growing plants. It is a living, dynamic ecosystem that supports life across the planet.

Flavonoids: The Colorful Compounds in Cannabis sativa
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Have you ever wondered why some Cannabis sativa buds are bright red or purple? Today we will continue our discussion on

Why Is Some Marijuana Purple?
By Dr. Daniela Vergara Not much research has been done on why Cannabis sativa turns purple, but there have been studies on other plants. That

Sativa vs. Indica – Really?
By Dr. Daniela Vergara What’s the difference between Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica? In the marijuana industry, people often talk about two types of cannabis:

Sex Determination and Expression in Cannabis sativa Plants
By Daniela Vergara When you think about cannabis plants, you probably don’t think about them having “sexes”, but they do. Just like most animals (including

What Cannabis Licensees Need to Know About New York’s Updated PLMA Regulations
In December 2025, the Office of Cannabis Management adopted amended Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising (PLMA) Regulations — and the changes affect nearly everyone operating
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