Regulated sales of marijuana in states with legal recreational or medical marijuana represented a $5.7 billion industry in 2015. This is nearly 24% higher than the previous year, illustrating the immense growth potential for the marijuana industry. For cannabis growers, this is a promising sign for future revenue. However, there remain several threats to high […]

In the first year that cannabis was legal for recreational use in Colorado, nearly 150,000 pounds of cannabis flower were purchased in stores and dispensaries. This figure is dwarfed by the astonishing 5 million marijuana-infused edible products that were sold that year. Not only are marijuana edibles popular among recreational users, but they also represent […]

Like humans, cannabis plants are vulnerable to threats from a variety of microorganisms. While human diseases are typically caused by viruses or bacteria, cannabis diseases most often result from fungi. Fungi are a separate kingdom of organisms characterized by their diffuse networks of branching filaments. This feature allows them to easily spread throughout an environment, […]

Botrytis Cinerea is Perhaps the Deadliest of Cannabis Plant Infections. This nasty fungus will quickly spread throughout your grow room, drying room, and other processing environments, destroying all cannabis plant life in its path. Finding ways to destroy botrytis on cannabis can help you weather an outbreak, preserving your investment. Destroy Botrytis on Cannabis When […]

Powdery mildew is caused by several different species of fungi that all result in the same effect: fluffy blotches of white fungus that coat the leaves of marijuana plants. Powdery mildew can cause serious problems for medical marijuana growers, as it quickly engulfs the buds of a plant. Thus, finding effective powdery mildew treatments is […]

Medical marijuana providers must be very vigilant to prevent the spread of plant disease among their crop. Like nearly all living things, marijuana plants are susceptible to diseases from a variety of pathogens. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can all take their toll on plants. Medical marijuana plants are particularly susceptible to fungal infections such as […]

Our environment is filled with millions of microorganisms. Many of these are harmless to health, but a minority of them can cause serious problems. Fungal spores, bacteria, and viruses can be deadly to cannabis plants. Understanding the causes of fungal diseases in cannabis plants allows you to take rapid action to fight against them. Following […]

In 2014, the first full year in which marijuana was legal in Colorado, consumers purchased 4.8 million edible marijuana products, according to the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division. From cookies and gummies to soda pop and granola, cannabis edibles are big business. Unfortunately, many of these edible products are contaminated with fungi. Engaging in proactive fungal […]

For many years, fungicides represented the best way to prevent plant diseases on cannabis and other agricultural crops. Over the past few decades, however, consumers and producers alike have grown wary of extensive fungicide use. Although an effective way to control powdery mildew on cannabis, widespread application of fungicides can have several adverse consequences. Instead, […]

Fungal diseases are a leading cause of plant death and revenue loss for marijuana growers. The optimal growing conditions for cannabis — moderate temperatures and humidity — also provide excellent opportunities for plant diseases. Learning how to accurately identify common causes of disease is important for growers to enact effective fungal diagnosis control on cannabis […]