Cannabis Plant (IMAGE)

University of Toronto

Cannabis Plant

Caption

Modern day hemp and marijuana evolved distinct chemistry thanks to ancient viruses that colonized the ancestral cannabis genome millions of years ago.

Credit

Michael Fischer

Usage Restrictions

credit the author

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.