Garcia Tejero, I. F., Duran Zuazo, V. H., Perez-Alvarez, R., Hernandez, A., Casano, S., Moron, M., Muriel-Fernandez, J. L. (2014). Impact of Plant Density and Irrigation on Yield of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a Mediterranean Semi-arid Environment. , 16(4), 887-895.
I. F. Garcia Tejero; V. H. Duran Zuazo; R. Perez-Alvarez; A. Hernandez; S. Casano; M. Moron; J. L. Muriel-Fernandez. "Impact of Plant Density and Irrigation on Yield of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a Mediterranean Semi-arid Environment". , 16, 4, 2014, 887-895.
Garcia Tejero, I. F., Duran Zuazo, V. H., Perez-Alvarez, R., Hernandez, A., Casano, S., Moron, M., Muriel-Fernandez, J. L. (2014). 'Impact of Plant Density and Irrigation on Yield of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a Mediterranean Semi-arid Environment', , 16(4), pp. 887-895.
Garcia Tejero, I. F., Duran Zuazo, V. H., Perez-Alvarez, R., Hernandez, A., Casano, S., Moron, M., Muriel-Fernandez, J. L. Impact of Plant Density and Irrigation on Yield of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a Mediterranean Semi-arid Environment. , 2014; 16(4): 887-895.

Impact of Plant Density and Irrigation on Yield of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) in a Mediterranean Semi-arid Environment

Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Article 17, Volume 16, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 887-895    PDF (159.63 K)
Authors
I. F. Garcia Tejero1; V. H. Duran Zuazo* 1; R. Perez-Alvarez1; A. Hernandez1; S. Casano2; M. Moron1; J. L. Muriel-Fernandez1
1Institute for Research and Training in Agriculture, Fisheries, Foods and Organic Production (IFAPA) Centro ‘Las Torres-Tomejil’ Ctra. Sevilla-Cazalla Km. 12,2. 41200. Alcalá del Río (Sevilla), Spain.
2Phytoplant Research S. L., Rabanales 21 - The Science and Technology Park of Cordoba, Calle Astrónoma Cecilia Payne, Edificio Centauro módulo B-1. 14014. Córdoba, Spain.
Abstract
Within the context of climate change, water scarcity is the major constraint to the viability of many crops. Thus, it is necessary to develop strategies for sustainable water management, and introduce alternative crops to sustain the viability of agro-ecosystems. The main objective of this work was to assess the performance of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) subjected to different plant densities and irrigation. Two cultivars (Carma and Ermes) were tested at three plant densities i.e. 40,000, 20,000, and 10,000 plants ha-1, under two irrigation regimes: i) fully irrigated with total water supply equal to 100% of ETc; and ii) deficit irrigation with 80% of ETc. The experimental design was a split-split plot with four replications per combination. At harvest, yield and its components (weight, plant height, stem diameter, and the weight of leaves and flowers relative to the stem weight) were evaluated. Also, the production of chemical compounds for medical use (terpenoids, and fatty acids Omega 3 and 6) were analyzed. The results showed that cv. Carma was the most appropriate in agricultural terms, with a yield significantly higher than cv. Ermes. In terms of plant density, 40,000 and 20,000 plants ha-1 gave the best results for yield, without significant impact by irrigation rates. Regarding the capability of these varieties to produce relevant chemicals, cv. Ermes yielded higher amounts than did cv. Carma. This work offers a preliminary assessment for hemp cultivation in Andalusia (SW Spain), with important potential under local agro-climatic conditions.
Keywords
Carma; Ermes; Omega 6; Omega 3; Terpenoids; water stress
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