Cannabis sativa: Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Affecting Air Quality

Ravindra B. Malabadi, Kiran P. Kolkar, Raju K. Chalannavar, Moumita Mondal, Lavanya L, Gholamreza Abdi and Himansu Baijnath
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Ravindra B. Malabadi: Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574199, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India
Kiran P. Kolkar: Department of Botany, Karnatak Science College, Dharwad-580003, Karnataka State, India
Raju K. Chalannavar: Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574199, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India
Moumita Mondal: Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Major Arterial Road, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata- 700135, West Bengal, India
Lavanya L: Department of Biochemistry, REVA University, Bangalore -560064, Karnataka State, India
Gholamreza Abdi: Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran
Himansu Baijnath: Ward Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2023, vol. 8, issue 5, 23-35

Abstract: This review paper highlights about the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of Cannabis plants. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a large group of chemicals harmful to human health that are readily released into the atmosphere and participate in atmospheric photochemical reactions. Floral Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are often involved in defence and pollinator attraction. Cannabis cultivation and consumption may lead to additional environmental impacts. Studies found out that Cannabis plants emit a significant amount of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) which could cause indoor air quality issues. Indoor Cannabis cultivation is energy-consuming, mainly due to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting. Energy consumption leads to greenhouse gas emissions. Common compounds to all the tested hemp cultivars include β-myrcene, ϒ-caryophyllene, α-pinene, β-pinene and limonene, reflecting species specificity in the emission of these compounds. β-Myrcene was the most abundant compound in most of the outside hemp cultivars. The terpenes had an earthy musky, and fruity smell may contribute to the odour in Cannabis samples at the vegetative stage, flowering stage, and drying/curing stage. All hemp cultivars are the prolific emitters of terpenoids. The oxidation of highly reactive Biogenic Volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) from Cannabis plants can lead to the formation of ozone and secondary Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (e.g., formaldehyde and acrolein). In hemp production, considerable odorous emissions occur during field retting. However, more research is needed to address how outdoor air quality is influenced by Cannabis cultivation facilities (CCFs) emissions.

Date: 2023
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