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Riley Kirk

Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist, educator, and advocate. She is passionate about making Cannabis science accessible to everyone through social media channels. The goal of Riley’s work is to unite people in the Cannabis industry, academia, and consumers to further the reach of Cannabis education and destigmatize plant medicine.

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Closeup of outdoor grown cannabis plant.

New research on breeding cannabis for unique aroma

Cannabis    Science    Science & medicine   The cannabis market is continuously evolving with the emergence of new varieties. The creation of a new cultivar or strain involves the selective breeding of parent strains, with the goal… 1 year ago
Closeup of outdoor grown cannabis plant from Luma Farms.

What gives weed its unique aroma? (Hint: it's not just terpenes)

Culture & industry   Science & medicine   The smell of cannabis is often attributed to its unique terpenes — the aromatic compounds produced by the plant — but they're not the whole story behind cannabis aromas. This… 2 years ago