02451nas a2200241 4500008004100000245020700041210006900248260001800317300001200335490000700347520165800354653001302012653002102025653001002046653001602056653000802072653000802080100002202088700002002110700001902130700002002149856004002169 2024 eng d00aA Comparative Study of the Biometric, Germinative, and Physicochemical Characteristics of Fruits and Oils of Three Cannabis Strains (Cannabis sativa L.var indica) Cultivated in the Rif Region of Morocco0 aComparative Study of the Biometric Germinative and Physicochemic cFebruary 2024 a156-1660 v163 a

Background: Cannabis sativa var indica is the variety grown in the northern reliefs of Morocco, exclusively for resin and narcotics production. Despite the extensive research on the botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Rif's cannabis, there is limited comparative research on the fruits and oils of different strains cultivated in the region. Objective: This study examined the biometric, germinative and physicochemical properties of three cannabis strains grown in the Western Rif region of Morocco. Materials and methods: three cannabis strains (Beldiya, Khardala and Critical) were characterized by their biometric parameters (weight, length and width), germinative and physicochemical properties. Results: The study revelated that there are notable differences in the biometric properties and germination rates of the achenes of the strains studied. Additionally, significant variations were observed between the strains with regards to their oil yield, as well as the levels of polyphenols and flavonoids. The results also revealed a correlation between biometric parameters, germination rate and phytochemical content. Conclusion: The oils of all strains studied were extra virgin, and the Beldiya strain's fruit oil was found to be particularly rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, making it a potentially useful ingredient in nutrition and health applications. Overall, this study provides useful information for researchers and growers interested in the cultivation and use of cannabis fruits and oils in various industries.

10aBiometry10aCannabis strains10aFruit10agermination10aOil10aRif1 aChergui, Abdelhak1 aAjal, El, Amine1 aZakaria, Imane1 aNejjari, Rachid uhttps://www.phcogj.com/article/2223