Hemp Roots Offer New Opportunities for Farmers and Cancer Research (opens in new tab)

Hemp Roots Offer New Opportunities for Farmers and Cancer Research By: Maribel AlonsoEmail: arspress@usda.gov In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp growers and opening new avenues for pediatric cancer research. While the above ground part of Cannabis sativa L. plants, or industrial hemp, is widely recognized for its broad r...