@joselemephd.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Controlled Environment Agriculture
My first Cannabis Research Conference is on the books! So happy to see and meet many of the rockstar scientists working on cannabis in an academic environment.
Excited for next year in San Diego!
#controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu
Day 1 - Cannabis Research Conference
Today, I'll present the effects of water-deficit stress on cannabis production at the Renaissance Room starting at 8:15 am.
#controlledenvironmentagriculture #cea #controlledenvironmentag #cannabis #horticulture #plantsciences #siuc #thisissiu
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!
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The stage is set, and the minds are ready... Let's get this symposium started!
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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
