Fusarium Species Infecting Greenhouse-Grown Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) Plants Show Potential for Mycotoxin Production in Inoculated Inflorescences and from Natural Inoculum Sources
This research examines dangerous fungal infections in greenhouse-grown cannabis plants. Scientists found that Fusarium fungi, which also infect grains, can infect cannabis flowers and produce harmful toxins (mycotoxins) that could harm consumers. The study identified that nearby tall fescue plants may be spreading these fungi into greenhouses. Different cannabis varieties showed different levels of toxin accumulation despite similar fungal colonization, suggesting some varieties may be naturally more resistant.