Revolutionizing the Potential of Hemp and Its Products in Changing the Global Economy

This book provides the current status, research advances, challenges and opportunities of hemp products along with recommendations for future research. The surge in demand is fueling a global Green Rush, even in countries where a legal market for hemp products was unthinkable just a few years ago. T...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Belwal, Tarun (Editor), Belwal, Naveen Chandra (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)-Taxonomy, Distribution and Uses
  • Hemp Varieties: Genetic and Chemical Diversity
  • Legality of Worldwide Cannabis Use and Associated Economic Benefits
  • Hemp Usage in Textile Industry
  • Pharmaceutical Applications of Hemp Cannabis sativa
  • Hemp Usage as Regular Food and in Nutraceutical Industry
  • Hemp Usage in Cosmeceutical and Personal Care Industry
  • Hemp Usage as a Green Building Material, Plastic, and Fuel
  • Demand and Supply Gaps: Seeds and Raw Material
  • Selective Breeding for Cannabis Variety
  • Pre- and Post-harvest Processing and Quality Standardization
  • Scientific Testing, Forensic Identification, Evidences, and Differences in Policy Frameworks of Hemp