Cannabis processing technology specialist Cannatrol has announced new research findings from third-party studies assessing how post-harvest drying methods affect the overall quality of cannabis flowers. The studies on terpene retention and trichome coloration, conducted independently by the Cannabis Research Coalition (CRC), compared different drying methodologies and equipment, with a shared goal of expanding knowledge about the changes that occur within cannabis based on environmental factors.
In combination, these studies demonstrate how swings in vapor pressure within a post-harvest environment have a direct impact on the trichome integrity of a plant—which is crucial in terpene retention. When cannabis flower is dried and cured in an environment that has stable vapor pressure, the final product retains more terpenes due to fewer ruptured trichomes. The CRC analysis found Cannatrol's system delivered on average 16% higher terpene retention and better trichome integrity.
David Sandelman, CTO and Co-Founder of Cannatrol said: "The science proves that maintaining vapor pressure levels keeps trichomes intact and delivers higher terpene retention with every harvest. By using these new methods in post-harvest, cultivators can consistently create more smokable cannabis that is superior in flavor, appearance, and effect."
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