The significance of industrial hemp knowledge management

Abstract

The emergence of alternative uses of hemp in addition to the traditional ones, the revitalization of hemp cultivation and processing, and the positive economic effects thereof have imposed the need for multidisciplinary knowledge to be created, absorbed, acquired, and disseminated. This chapter is aimed at providing an overview of the knowledge development of industrial hemp through history, and an overview of knowledge creators and knowledge providers in modern times by referring to research and supporting projects, organizations and associations, dedicated events and publications. This chapter provides not only practical information to hemp professionals but also maps new research avenues for more advanced hemp applications.