Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A closer look under the microscope revealed something surprising, large numbers of spores hiding inside the xylem tissues of cannabis flowers. Seeing this many spores in inflorescence stems is rare, and it highlights serious concerns for flower health and quality. #shorts #cannabiseducation #cultivation

Dr. Zamir Punja, Professor of Plant Biotechnology at @SimonFraserUniversity, presented "Microbial Endophytes are Abundant in Cannabis Plants as Revealed by Microbiome Analysis and Scanning Microscopy Studies – Implications for Plant Health and Product Quality" at CannMed 2025.

Watch The Full Presentation: youtu.be/fc7pdmjQVCw