The evolution of marijuana: from 4% to 35% THC in less than 30 years
Today we find a wide variety of buds with impressive characteristics. Discover how the different cannabis strains have been developed in this post.
Researcher and Professor | Emerging crops specialist and cannabis consultant
Dr. Daniela Vergara is an evolutionary biologist, founder and director of the non-profit foundation Agricultural Genomics Foundation, whose mission is to educate the public about the scientific advances on the Cannabis sativa plant.
Vergara is the Emerging Crops Specialist on the Harvest New York team at Cornell University, and a researcher and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.
In addition to her several scientific publications, Vergara has worked as a consultant for several private companies in the cannabis industry and has also served as a legal expert witness.
In the following links you can discover many of the interesting scientific studies on cannabis she has published, as well as her website, social media and outreach work.
Posts by Dra. Daniela Vergara:
Flavonoids: The colored compounds in cannabis
Flavonoids are present in many foods and plants, including cannabis, to which they provide color and various properties. We'll tell you about it!
Analysis of Terpenes in Cannabis: Methods of Measurement
With the growing interest in cannabis terpene profiling, this type of analysis is in high demand. We tell you about the methods of measuring terpenes.
Indica and sativa: just to confuse us
What does indica and sativa really mean? It seems that the indica and sativa classification is inaccurate and outdated. We explain why more and more experts are commenting on this topic.
How to distinguish male and female marijuana: Differences and Similarities
Learn to tell male, female and monoecious marijuana apart: differences in flowers, preflowers and seeds, and when sex shows. Explained by a cannabis biologist.
Marijuana Leaf: Shapes, Colours, Types and Uses (2026)
The marijuana leaf is one of the most iconic symbols of cannabis culture. Discover the fascinating variety it displays and its uses. You'll be amazed!
How is a cannabinoid analysis performed?
Have you ever wondered how the levels of CBD, THC and other cannabinoids in marijuana or CBD oils are determined? The science behind the analytical methods that allow cannabinoids to be quantified: GC, HPLC and MS.
Decarboxylation: Cannabinoid activation and terpene retention
Do you know why it is necessary to heat cannabis before consumption, whether smoking, vaporizing or cooking with this plant? The answer lies in decarboxylation, a chemical process that transforms cannabinoids into their more active forms.
Cannabinoid biosynthesis: How are CBD and THC produced?
Cannabinoid biosynthesis is the study by which cannabinoids are produced in the cannabis plant. Discover its importance!