UH Study: Hemp Microbiomes Boost CBD, Fiber Quality

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Tiny organisms found on hemp plants could reduce chemical farming inputs, new UH study reveals.

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Hemp roots and leaves house specific microbes that enhance plant growth, with each variety attracting its own helpful microscopic allies.

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UH biotechnology expert Abdul Latif Khan proves these microbes help optimize CBD levels and enhance hemp fiber quality.

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Scientists discovered these microscopic helpers improve nutrient absorption and stress resilience in hemp plants.

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Specific microbial mixtures could reduce chemical fertilizer use while improving hemp crop yields.

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UH and Prairie View A&M scientists joined forces to unlock hemp's hidden relationship with beneficial microorganisms.

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Research shows specialized microbe combinations could transform both medicinal CBD hemp and industrial fiber hemp cultivation.

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Farmers might soon access specific microbial mixtures suited for different hemp varieties and growing conditions.

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These natural plant-microbe partnerships offer solutions for better hemp growth across pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

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