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Variations of Tetrahydrocannabinol Content in Cannabis Plants to Distinguish the Fiber-Type from Drug-Type Plants.

NCJ Number
119744
Journal
Bulletin on Narcotics Volume: 37 Issue: 5 Dated: special issue (October-December 1985) Pages: 61-65
Author(s)
U Avico; R Pacifici; P Zuccaro
Date Published
1985
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Characteristics of Italian-grown cannabis plants, both fiber-type and drug-type, are discussed with reference to their tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content and how genetic and environmental factors may affect THC level.
Abstract
Fiber type has only 0.4 percent THC while drug type has 5 to 10 percent. To avoid the diffusion of drug type, the Commission of European Communities reached an agreement in 1984 to regulate the import of plant and seeds based on THC content. 18 references. (Author abstract modified)