This book reviews the wealth of research on the global production of industrial hemp, its contribution to the development of more sustainable products, as well as the social, business, economic and political issues that can arise as a result of its production.
The global industrial hemp market is estimated to reach $18.6 billion by 2027, with hemp now recognised as a more sustainable crop due to its ability to absorb and store up to twice as much carbon as trees. Despite its versatility, there remains significant concerns surrounding its regulation, as well as consumer understanding and acceptance of hemp and hemp-derived products.
Achieving sustainable cultivation of hemp provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on the global production of industrial hemp and its contribution to the development of more sustainable products. The book also considers different applications of hemp, such as its use in the construction industry and as feed for livestock and fish, as well as the environmental impact of its production.
- Considers both traditional and modern applications of hemp, including its use in construction and as livestock and fish feed
- Discusses consumer attitudes to hemp production and the role of the supply chain in allowing hemp to reach its full potential
- Addresses the range of abiotic and biotic stresses affecting hemp, as well as the role of improved resistance in mitigating them
Part 1 Physiology, breeding and cultivation
1.Taxonomy and classification of hemp: Mehdi Babaei, Adrian Monthony and
Davoud Torkamaneh, Laval University, Canada;
2.Advances in understanding the nutrient and water requirements of hemp:
Xinlin Zhao, Caisheng Qiu, Songhua Long and Huajiao Qiu, Institute of Bast
Fiber Crops Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China;
3.Advances in hemp breeding: Stephen Baluch, Oregon State University, USA;
4.Current state of the art in outdoor cultivation of hemp (Cannabis sativa
L.): David R. Gang and Fatemeh Sefidkon, Washington State University, USA;
and Bonny Jo Peterson, Industrial Hemp Association of Washington, USA;
Part 2 Applications, sustainability and nutraceutical properties of hemp
5.Advances in the use of hemp fibre in the construction industry: Chun Hua
Julia Liu and Bernardino DAmico, Edinburgh Napier University, UK; and
Francesco Pomponi, University of Cambridge and University of York, UK;
6.Advances in the use of hemp in livestock feed: N. B. Parker, A. Irawan, S.
Ates and M. Bionaz, Oregon State University, USA;
7.Advances in the use of hemp as feed for aquaculture: Femi John Fawole,
Craig Schluttenhofer and Brandy E. Phipps, Central State University, USA;
8.The environmental sustainability of hemp: common metrics and a
consideration of cultivation geography: Christopher Dillis and Van Butsic,
University of California-Berkeley, USA;
Part 3 Hemp diseases, pests and weeds
9.Integrated pest management in hemp cultivation: Marguerite Bolt, Purdue
University, USA;
10.Integrated disease management in hemp cultivation: N. Gauthier and H.
Smith, University of Kentucky, USA;
11.Weed management in hemp cultivation: Panayiota Papastylianou, Ioannis
Gazoulis, Angeliki Kousta and Metaxia Kokkini, Agricultural University of
Athens, Greece; and Panagiotis Kanatas, University of Patras, Greece;
Part 4 Social, business, economic and political issues
12.Canadas regulatory stance on industrial hemp production: Richard Haigh
and Eli Remington, Osgoode Hall Law School York University, Canada;
13.Consumers and hemp: demand, trust, and sustainability: Jane Kolodinsky,
University of Vermont and Colorado State University, USA; Hannah Lacasse,
University of Vermont, USA; Tyler Mark, University of Kentucky, USA; Rebecca
Hill, Colorado State University, USA; Heather Darby, University of Vermont,
USA; and William Snell and Yuqing Zheng, University of Kentucky, USA;
14.Building sustainable biobased manufacturing supply chains to help hemp
reach its global economic potential: Zhaohui Wu and Jeffrey J. Steiner,
Global Hemp Innovation Center, Oregon State University, USA;
Dr Jay Stratton Noller is Founder and Former Director of the Global Hemp Innovation Center at Oregon State University, USA, which was launched in 2019. Now retired, Dr Noller is also Professor Emerit at Oregon State University, USA. From 2011 to 2023, Dr Noller led hemp research for the State of Oregon and has co-authored legislative bills and administrative rules for Oregon and Washingtons hemp industries. He has also advised several countries on hemp policies and has developed collaborative research agreements and partnerships focussed on hemp at over 20 institutions worldwide.
