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Advancing Resiliency in Industrial Hemp: Research Update

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Exciting news! Our collaborative project between Dalhousie University and Fiber Source Processing Inc. has secured a $25,000 grant from Invest Nova Scotia to enhance industrial hemp’s resilience to abiotic stresses, particularly soil moisture fluctuations.

Preliminary results from the study led by Prof. Lord Abbey and Dr. Peter Amoako Ofori reveal fascinating insights into hemp’s adaptability. While hemp is generally considered resilient, its response to extreme weather events and changing climate patterns varies significantly. Different water stresses, including continuous flooding, continuous drought, and rehydration, affect fibre production in unique ways (Figure 1). Hemp varieties show diverse responses, suggesting potential for developing adaptable cultivars for various climates and regions.

This research is crucial as we seek to address climate change and expand hemp cultivation. By bridging academic insights with practical applications, we are unlocking hemp’s full potential as a resilient and sustainable crop.

Stay tuned for an upcoming scientific paper that will delve deeper into this exciting study. We will incorporate an organic plant-based biostimulant called PepStim-H (THRIVE), developed by Karyotica Labs. This product increases the rate of growth and resiliency to abiotic conditions while enhancing carbon sequestration. Together, we are pioneering climate-smart agriculture and building a more sustainable future through industrial hemp research.