Institut für Züchtungsforschung an gartenbaulichen Kulturen
Hemp contains approximately 120 cannabinoids with potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties, many of which remain inadequately researched. By gaining a deeper understanding of these cannabinoids and developing hemp varieties with elevated concentrations of specific minor cannabinoids, the attractiveness and economic potential of industrial hemp cultivation can be significantly enhanced. As part of the project, a non-invasive method for detecting these cannabinoids using hyperspectral cameras will be developed. The spectral data obtained will be correlated with results from GC-MS/FID analysis. This approach enables precise characterization of cannabinoid profiles during growth and forms a basis for future breeding programs aimed at increasing the content of specific minor cannabinoids. The objective of this project is to establish a robust scientific basis for optimizing cultivation processes in hemp farming, with a particular focus on the identification and utilization of so-called minor cannabinoids, such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), and cannabinol (CBN).
Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
