Humans have cultivated Cannabis sativa for thousands of years. Recently however, the legalization of cannabis for both recreational and medical use has come into the public eye in the US, as several states have moved to legalize the cultivation, research, and use of the plant. This burgeoning industry places a significant economic importance on diseases of the hemp plant in the global market, and education and control concerning possible crop impacts will be crucial as cannabis enters the mainstream economy.
Humans have cultivated Cannabis sativa for a long time. In recent years, the legalization of cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes has become significant in the US, with several states considering its cultivation, research, and use. This industry is economically important to hemp diseases globally, and education and management over potential crop impacts will be crucial as cannabis becomes more integrated into the mainstream economy.