Determination of postharvest practices that impact the physicochemical properties cannabis biomass ash

This academic-industry collaboration aims to determine postharvest storage methods, combustion
parameters and consumer behaviour for dried cannabis products that influence the physicochemical properties of
cannabis ash, of which appearance (colour and integrity) has become an inadvertent dried cannabis product attribute
that may drive consumer decisions towards legal distribution in a highly competitive market. Data generated from this
work will provide valuable information for postharvest practices, product maintenance/storage and shelf life that
ensure quality and safety, as well as offering a baseline of biomass ash properties for cannabis product intended for
inhalation, or for future work on industrial cannabis or hemp waste valorization. Together, findings will provide
scientific evidence and highlight Canada’s expertise for consumers while improving legal product trust, license
producers, and regulatory bodies invested in evolving cannabis and hemp industries on a global stage.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Lefsrud

Student:

Partner:

Origine Nature

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

McGill University

Program: