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With increasing changes in legislation concerning medicinal and recreational cannabis internationally, its consumption has been normalized and access facilitated. Therefore, a need has emerged for microbial detection of pathogens in cannabis crops. Cannabis producers desire cost reduction caused by the propagation of diseased plants infected by viral pathogens. To avoid it, regular monitoring of pathogens in crops is required.

Cultivation of cannabis plants (Cannabis sativa L., marijuana) has taken place worldwide for centuries. Recently, in some countries, we have seen the legalization of cannabis for the medical and recreational markets, sparking interest in large-scale cultivation. This increase in production has seen an increase in the incidence and severity of plant pathogens causing several diseases.

Recently, in some countries, we have seen the legalization of cannabis for the medical and recreational markets, sparking interest in large-scale cultivation. This increase in production has seen an increase in the incidence and severity of plant pathogens causing several diseases.