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THE SCIENCE OF CANNABIS

PLANTSCI 240
Course Description

An overview of the history, legality, regulation, anatomy and botany, agronomic and horticultural practices, and end-use potential of industrial hemp. Focus on sustainable agricultural production and processing of industrial hemp for food, fiber, and cannabinoids. Gain real world insight into this rapidly expanding area. Hands-on experience growing, propagating and pollinating hemp.

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