Episode 147: The Chemistry of Survival: Plant Stress Responses with Dr. Michael Gutensohn

Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

Tad Hussey.

Cannabis, Gardening, Natural Sciences, Cultivation, Leisure, Science, Home & Garden, Marijuana, Weed, Growing, Organics, Grow

4.7 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2025

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Gutensohn, an expert in plant physiology and secondary metabolism, to explore the intricate relationship between environmental stress and the production of secondary metabolites in cannabis. We discuss how various abiotic stressors—such as light intensity, temperature fluctuations, and nutrient availability—can influence the biosynthesis of key phytochemicals, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. Dr. Gutensohn shares insights from his research on plant defense mechanisms, metabolic signaling pathways, and how growers might harness controlled stress to enhance both plant resilience and phytochemical output. Whether you’re a cultivator aiming to fine-tune your grow environment or a scientist delving into cannabis metabolomics, this episode offers valuable, research-backed perspectives on optimizing secondary metabolite production through stress modulation.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Cannabis
0:06.0	Welcome to the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast.
0:23.5	I'm your host, Tad Hussey of Kiss Organics.
0:28.1	This is the podcast where we discuss the cutting edge of growing from a science-based perspective and drawn top experts from around the industry to share their wisdom and knowledge.
0:32.5	Before starting the podcast, I wanted to share about the Cannabis Cultivation and Science Conference
0:36.8	that we are hosting
0:37.7	in conjunction with collective elevation in Bozeman, Montana. The event is happening on September 5th
0:43.2	through 7th, 2025, and we are kicking it off with workshops from the Bug Lady Suzanne and Dr. Greenhouse,
0:49.5	followed by a facility tour, and then a bunch of excellent speakers that were former podcast guests such as
0:54.7	Jeremy Plum, Dr. Michael Brownbridge, Les Evans from Dram, and many more. It's going to be three
1:00.7	days of talks and networking. Then on the seventh, the Montana Living Soil Alliance is hosting
1:06.1	event that will be included in the price of the conference ticket. The tasting event will be a
1:10.5	private event with cannabis donated by the Living Soil Alliance
1:13.6	as a way to have an amazing sensory experience and see what premium quality Montana Living
1:18.6	Soilersoll has to offer.
1:20.4	Early Bird tickets are $200 and limited to 200 spots.
1:24.2	So be sure to grab a ticket if you're interested.
1:26.8	Tickets are now on sale at kisorganex.com.
1:30.9	Bozeman in September is pretty beautiful and is a popular spot, so best to lock down your ticket
1:35.5	and accommodations early to guarantee a spot. My guest this week is Michael Guttensohn. Michael is an
1:42.4	associate professor of horticulture at West Virginia University.
1:46.1	He earned his diploma in biology from the Julius Maximilian's University in Germany, where he
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