Weed Science

Plant Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the structure and function of different parts of cannabis plant and how they impact growth, development and production.

Soil Science: Understanding the soil characteristics needed for the cultivation of cannabis, such as texture, pH, nutrients, water, air, biological activity, and how to manage soil fertility.

Pest and Disease Management: Identifying, preventing and managing different pests and diseases that attack cannabis plants and their impact on yield and quality.

Genetics and breeding: Basic principles of genetics and breeding techniques used in cannabis breeding to improve traits such as yield, potency, disease resistance, and other characteristics.

Agronomy: Application of scientific principles to crop management, including selection and adaptation of crop varieties, soil management, fertilization, pest control, and harvest management.

Seed physiology and propagation: An understanding of seed biology, seed viability and vigor, and seed propagation techniques such as cloning and sexual reproduction for cannabis.

Harvesting, Drying & Storage: Techniques used to harvest, dry and store cannabis to ensure high quality and maximum potency.

Weed Management: Understanding different herbicides and natural weed management techniques such as cover crops and cultivation to control weeds in cannabis cultivation.

Environmental Factors: The impact of environmental factors such as temperature, light, humidity, and air on plant growth and development.

Legal and Regulatory Issues: The legal and regulatory framework for cannabis cultivation at state, national and international levels, including licensing requirements, quality standards, and other industry regulations.

Agronomy: Agronomy is a branch of Weed Science that deals with the study of crops and the soil on which they grow. It includes the breeding, selection, and cultivation of different crops such as cereals, vegetables, fruits, and flowers.

Weed biology/ecology: Weed Biology/Ecology deals with the study of different weed species, their life cycles, mechanisms of reproduction, and their interactions with the environment.

Weed management: Weed management refers to the practice of controlling the growth and spread of weeds in a particular area. It includes mechanical, cultural, and chemical methods to control weeds in crops or landscapes.

Soil Science: Soil Science deals with the study of soil properties, including physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. It focuses on soil’s capability to support plant growth and plant health.

Weed chem Sitry: Weed chemistry is the study of the chemical compounds and properties of different weeds. It involves the analysis of the chemical constituents that contribute to the toxicity of a particular weed species.

Biological control: Biological control is a method of weed control that involves the use of natural enemies and predators to reduce the number of weeds in a particular area.

Plant pathology: Plant pathology investigates the causes and control measures of diseases in plants. It focuses on the effects of biotic factors such as fungi, viruses, bacteria, and insects that cause plant diseases.

Weed genomics/genetics: Weed genomics/genetics is the study of weed species’ genes and genomes. It uses molecular tools to identify new weed species and design weed control strategies.

Weed physiology: Weed physiology is the study of the physiological mechanisms of different weed species. It aims to understand the physiological changes in weeds in response to different environmental conditions.

Remote sensing: Remote sensing involves the use of satellite imagery and other remote-sensing technologies to study plant growth, health, and distribution across large areas. It is an important tool in weed Science, providing data to farmers studying crop health and weed management.