See you in Portland, OR. Let's goooo! #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag #agriculture #plantstress #hydroponics #hydroponics #soillessmedia

Shoutout to Justin and the BeLeaf team for hosting us on a tour of their impressive facility in St. Louis. This growing facility is awesome, combining the history of the Alcohol Prohibition era with cutting-edge technology. #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #thisissiu #cannabis

Congratulations, Alex, for successfully defending his Master's thesis titled “Exploring Denitrification in Wetland Nitrogen Cycling and Biostimulant-Based Agricultural Strategies to Improve Ecosystem Health.” Happy to serve as a committee member for this project. #thisissiu

📕 Our article addressing the role of jasmonates in modulating growth, trichome density, and cannabinoid accumulation in cannabis is featured on the front page of the International Journal of Plant Biology. Here is the link for the full article: www.mdpi.com/2037-0164/16...

Teamwork came through at the Hemp, Hops & Shrooms Festival! Thank you all for helping tear down the booth and load up the truck. I owe you one! #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity

Our lab crew had a great time at the Hemp Hops & Shrooms Festival, hosting a workshop on how to dial in environmental controls for better indoor cannabis grows. #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu

🪴🍺🍄 2025 HEMP HOPS & SHROOMS FESTIVAL #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag #agriculture #plantstress #hydroponics #hydroponics #soillessmedia

Here are a few of our students in the poster presentation section at the 2025 SIU Cannabis Symposium. Congratulations to our undergraduate student, Sophie, who earned second place for her interesting study exploring student perspectives on the cannabis programs offered at SIU. #thisissiu

🐟🪴 Our student, Ashlynn, led an awesome tour of the Aquatic Research Laboratory during the SIU Cannabis Symposium. 🤓 She showcased our ongoing research comparing cannabis cultivation in hydroponics (Deep Water Culture) with closed-loop aquaponics integrated with Largemouth Bass.

Cannabis Biology and Cultivation Systems Advisory Board 🤓😂 #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag #agriculture #plantstress #hydroponics #hydroponics

SIU Cannabis Symposium after party. I'm so thankful to have an informal/relaxing time with these brilliant minds. #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag

📖 Another SIU Cannabis Symposium on the books! 🪴🎤 I'm truly honored to have such a fantastic speaker line-up this year. Thank you very much for enriching this event with your knowledge and humbleness. I learned a lot! #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu

Standing room only at the SIU Cannabis Symposium… what a great turnout!

The stage is set, and the minds are ready... Let's get this symposium started!

TOMORROW! #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag #agriculture #plantstress #hydroponics #hydroponics #soillessmedia #soiless #verticalfarming #indoorfarm

Today, the HORT 450 - Controlled Environment Agriculture students took the measurements for their term project at the Gower Translational Research Center basement. Their mission is to design a fully functional Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facility using this space as their blueprint.

🔋🪴 Our lab will present a workshop on optimizing environmental controls for indoor cannabis cultivation at the Hemp, Hops, and Shrooms Festival. ✅ It will start at 4:00 pm this Saturday (Sep/20) #cea #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science

🎤 The speaker's lineup for the 2025 SIU Cannabis Symposium is awesome! 🪴 I look forward to seeing you this Friday, starting at 8:30 am. ✅ Here is the registration link: conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/... #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #cannabis #horticulture

🪴🍺🍄 It will be a fun weekend in Carbondale. On Saturday, September 20, the day after the 2025 SIU Cannabis Symposium, downtown Carbondale will come alive with the HEMP, HOPS & SHROOMS FESTIVAL. #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity

Day 2 at the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Conference Exciting to see the community’s commitment to advancing both science and practice in this unique state where the cannabis sector remains pretty collaborative. #cea #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu

First Day at the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Conference! Had an awesome time touring the Collective Elevation growing facilities and learn more about indoor cultivation using living soil. Ready for day2 #cannabis #thisissiu

🐾 I met some fellow salukis at the Yellowstone Park. Gooo Salukis! #thisissiu #yellowstone #yellowstonepark

Excited for my presentation at the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Conference tomorrow at 3:00 pm. I will talk about how plant "stress" or "stimuli" can positively (or not) affect the production of secondary metabolites. #cea #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu

Heading to Montana to speak at the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Conference, hosted by Tad Hussey! A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining Tad on his podcast, where we explored some of the key topics I’ll be presenting in Bozeman. Watch our conversation here: youtu.be/zJYy8VQ-zS0?...

🌱 Transplanting day in HORT 482 – Cannabis Practicum! Students are gaining hands-on experience preparing the clones for their next growth stage. Great to see the teamwork and skills developing in the greenhouse! #thisissiu #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis

🎡 Great day at the Du Quoin State Fair! Happy to represent the Cannabis Science Center at SIU Day, sharing our research, education, and outreach efforts with the community. #statefair #acinfinity #cea #duquoin #thisissiu

New batch of hoodies and t-shirts is ready for our fundraising efforts at the Du Quoin State Fair. 🗓 When: This Saturday, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm 📍 Where: The Second Heat building, located on Midway Drive across from the walk-in plaza Gates 5–6. #thisissiu

In HORT 482 Cannabis Practicum, students are preparing the pots and benches in anticipation of tomorrow’s clone transplanting exercise. LET'S GROW! #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity

🪴 The HORT 482 – Cannabis Practicum is off to a great start! We began with greenhouse prep and sanitation before up-potting the clones. 🤝 Huge shoutout to Buttheadz for donating a ton of soil media to support our students this semester. 🙌🏻 LET'S GOOO! #thisissiu

🚨 Last chance! Early Bird Registration for the 2025 SIU Cannabis Symposium ends tomorrow. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! 🔗 conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/...

❓ What if the key to unlocking higher-quality cannabis flower isn’t adding more inputs, but rather how we strategically stress/stimulate the plant? 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: www.kisorganics.com/blogs/podcas... #cea #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu

Aquaponics study is coming together... 🪴🐟 #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag #agriculture #plantstress #hydroponics #hydroponics #soillessmedia #soiless #indoorcultivation #aquaponics

👨‍🏫 Catch-up meeting with our new graduate students before the fall semester gets too hectic. 🙌🏻 Welcome to the team, Rita and Krish—it’s going to be a busy semester! #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #siuc #thisissiu #indoorcultivation #illinos #fall #fallsemester

🇵🇷 CannMed 2025 🪴See you all next year! #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #plantbiology #ag #agriculture #plantstress #hydroponics #hydroponics #soillessmedia #soiless

🎡🎢 The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Cannabis Exhibition Zone at the Du Quoin State Fair is officially planted! 🌱🪴 I’m glad to support the state in showcasing the many benefits this plant can bring to our community. #thisissiu #illinos #statefair #illinoisdepartmentofagriculture

🛻💨 Cannabis transplants bound for the Du Quoin State Fair. 🌱😎 Here we grow! #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #illinos #statefair #illinoisdepartmentofagriculture #duquoin #duquoinstatefair

🌱💡 Per the request of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, we're preparing cannabis clones to be transplanted at the Du Quoin State Fair. 🙌🏻 Exciting times ahead — let's go! #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #statefair #illinoisdepartmentofagriculture #duquoin #duquoinstatefair

🖼️ It was great to see Kayla and Dr. Weidhuner representing our team during the ASHS poster presentation — awesome work showcasing their research! #thisissiu

⚜️ 2025 ASHS Conference - New Orleans #controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #southernillinoisuniversity #science #hydroponics #soillessmedia #soiless #verticalfarming #indoorfarm #indoorcultivation #ashs

🪴🤝 It was fantastic to share the ASHS session with the CEA cannabis rockstars — Nirit Bernstein, Brian Poel, and David Hawley. 🔬 I’m looking forward to strengthening our research collaborations. See you at the next conference — whether it’s in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, or Oregon! #thisissiu

🪴 Horticulture Team representing SIU at the ASHS conference. 💡 🐔Great conversation about horticulture lights and free-range wild chickens. 😂 Thanks, David and Matt, for joining us! #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu #ashs #fluence

🤔❌💧 Can induced water-deficit stress act as a catalyst for maximizing Cannabis sativa production and secondary metabolite levels? 📅 I know... tomorrow is Friday and the last day of the ASHS conference, but I hope to see you at the Hemp section starting at 8:00 am. #thisissiu

1️⃣ First day at the 2025 American Society for Horticultural Science Conference in New Orleans! 🌱 Got the opportunity to join the official ASHS tour, which took us through a sugarcane plantation and into the heart of Louisiana’s swamps. A great mix of agriculture, ecology, and regional culture.

📋✏️ Drafting our first aquaponics project in collaboration with the Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences. 😎🪴🐟 Ashlynn will lead a comparative study evaluating deep water culture aquaponics (DWC) versus traditional hydroponics in cannabis cultivation. #thisissiu

🎙️🪴 Cool conversation with Ben Amirault about plant-mediated stimuli for higher cannabinoid production. 🙌🏻 Thanks for inviting me to join the Coffee Talk Podcast. ✅ It's live on YouTube ( youtu.be/nwb_-IFSoH4?... ) and CannMed website ( cannmedevents.com/coffee-talk-... ) #thisissiu

📍 Trichome shape, size, maturity, and vegetal surface expansion/shrinkage during stress must be considered when correlating trichome density quantification with secondary metabolite production. ✅ Here is the link to access the full article: www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14...

🔬 Consistent trichome density assessment in cannabis research and production remains challenging due to anatomical variability and the absence of standardized methodologies. 🪴 There are methods across several floral structures, such as bracts, sugar leaves, calyxes, and the main cola. #thisissiu

🇧🇷 It was a pleasure having Thais Alberti in our CEA lab at Southern Illinois University. She brought tremendous energy and made meaningful contributions to our research during her time here, including being involved in 3 peer-reviewed publications. #thisissiu

🚨 Publication Alert! 🔬 The MeJA treatment led to a significant 32% increase in trichome density. However, it did not significantly alter CBD or THC concentrations. ☑️ See below the link to access the full article: www.mdpi.com/2037-0164/16... #cea #cannabis #thisissiu

🤞🏻🪴🎓 There’s no better feeling than seeing a student graduate and thrive. Huge congratulations to Shiksha on her graduation and for starting a new chapter as a Research Associate at the University of Tennessee. Wishing you continued success — you’ve earned it! #cannabis #cea #siuc #thisissiu