The evolution of cannabis: from 4% to 35% THC in under 30 years
Today there is a wide variety of buds with impressive characteristics. Find out in this post how the different cannabis strains have been developed.
Read more →Researcher and Professor | Emerging crops specialist and cannabis consultant
Dr. Daniela Vergara is an evolutionary biologist, founder and director of the non-profit foundation Agricultural Genomics Foundation, whose mission is to educate the public about the scientific advances on the Cannabis sativa plant.
Vergara is the Emerging Crops Specialist on the Harvest New York team at Cornell University, and a researcher and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.
In addition to her several scientific publications, Vergara has worked as a consultant for several private companies in the cannabis industry and has also served as a legal expert witness.
In the following links you can discover many of the interesting scientific studies on cannabis she has published, as well as her website, social media and outreach work.
Posts by Dra. Daniela Vergara:
Flavonoids: the colourful compounds in cannabis
Flavonoids are present in many foods and plants, including cannabis, where they provide colour and a range of properties. Read on to find out more!
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Terpene analysis in cannabis: how terpenes are measured
With growing interest in cannabis terpene profiles, this type of analysis is in high demand. Here are the methods used to measure terpenes.
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Indica and sativa: just to confuse us
What does indica and sativa really mean? It seems that the indica and sativa classification is inaccurate and outdated. We explain why more and more experts are commenting on this topic.
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How to tell male and female cannabis plants apart: differences and similarities
Learn to tell male, female and monoecious cannabis apart: differences in flowers, pre-flowers and seeds, and when the sex shows. Explained by a cannabis biologist.
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Weed leaf: shapes, colours, types and uses (2026)
The weed leaf is one of the most iconic symbols of cannabis culture. Here’s the fascinating variety it comes in and what it’s used for. You’ll be surprised!
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How is a cannabinoid analysis carried out?
Have you ever wondered how the levels of CBD, THC and other cannabinoids in cannabis or CBD oils are determined? The science behind the analytical methods used to quantify cannabinoids: GC, HPLC and MS.
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Decarboxylation: cannabinoid activation and terpene retention
Do you know why it is necessary to heat cannabis before consumption, whether smoking, vaporising or cooking with this plant? The answer lies in decarboxylation, a chemical process that transforms cannabinoids into their more active forms.
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Cannabinoid biosynthesis: how are CBD and THC produced?
Cannabinoid biosynthesis is the study of how cannabinoids are produced in the cannabis plant. Find out why it matters so much!
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