Recently, there has been a growing interest in Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) thanks to the legalization of its use in some countries. Cannabis sativa plants can produce several compounds of interest, among which Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is being increasingly researched for its various alleged health benefits as a food additive. For these reasons, the production and consumption of C. sativa are growing. Pest control is one of the main challenges for the cultivation of C. sativa plants and can be managed with the application of pesticides. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of standards for the use of synthetic pesticides in C. sativa cultures. It is crucial for consumer safety to analyze the nature of the residues of pesticides in plants and to understand their metabolic degradation.
In this application note, discover how the Precellys Evolution homogenizer was used to prepare the pesticide-exposed cannabis leaves samples for high-resolution mass spectrometry analysis.
Precellys Evolution is the most advanced tissue homogenizer combining high efficiency and versatility for all sample preparation needs. The technology behind it is based on over 15 years of expertise in sample preparation. It can be used to homogenize any biological sample, whether animal, human, or plant, irrespective of whether the tissue is hard or soft.
