Recent Advances in Cannabis and Hemp Research—2nd Edition
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural products chemistry; medicinal chemistry; isolation; structure elucidation; by-product valorization
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Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of the 1st edition of this Special Issue, which focused on the chemistry and biology of cannabis and hemp, this second edition will continue the exploration of recent advancements in this rapidly evolving field. This edition will further investigate the secondary metabolites of hemp and cannabis, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and phenolics, while also addressing the valorization of by-products generated by the cannabis industry for sustainable applications. Additionally, it will highlight innovative cultivation practices aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and explore the growing medicinal and therapeutic potential of hemp and cannabis-derived compounds.
Through this second edition, we aim to deepen our understanding of hemp and cannabis’ role in both industry and human health, while emphasizing sustainability and innovation.
Dr. Arjun H. Banskota
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Cannabis sativa
- hemp
- cannabinoids
- terpenes
- phenolics
- secondary metabolites
- by-products
- biological activity
- protein
- polysaccharide
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