Part 1 Physiology, breeding and cultivation 1.Taxonomy and classification of hemp: Davoud Torkamaneh, Université Laval, Canada; 2.Advances in understanding the nutrient and water requirements of hemp: Xinlin Zhao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China; 3.Developing hemp cultivars with improved resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses: Stephen Baluch, Oregon State University, USA; 4.Advances in outdoor cultivation of hemp: David Gang, Washington State University, USA; 5.Advances in greenhouse and indoor cultivation of hemp: Bruce Bugbee, Utah State University, USA; Part 2 Applications, sustainability and nutraceutical properties of hemp 6.Advances in the use of hemp fibre in the construction/building industry: Julia Liu, Edinburgh Napier University, UK; 7.Advances in the use of hemp in livestock feed: Serkan Ates and Massimo Bionaz, Global Hemp Innovation Center, Oregon State University, USA; 8.
Advances in the use of hemp as feed for fish: Brandy E. Phipps, Central State University, USA; 9.Measuring the environmental impact of hemp cultivation: Chris Dillis, University of California-Berkeley, USA; 10.Identifying the phytochemical compounds of hemp: John MacKay, California State University-Bakersfield, USA; Part 3 Hemp diseases, pests and weeds 11.Integrated pest management in hemp cultivation: Marguerite Bolt, Purdue University, USA; 12.Integrated disease management in hemp cultivation: Nicole Gauthier, University of Kentucky, USA; 13.Weed management in hemp cultivation: Panayiota Papastylianou, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece; Part 4 Social, business, economic and political issues 14.The United States' regulatory stance on industrial hemp production: Courtney Moran, JD, Earth Law, USA; 15.
Canada's regulatory stance on industrial hemp production: Richard A. Haigh, York University, Canada; 16.Understanding and improving consumer attitudes to hemp production: Jane Kolodinsky, The University of Vermont, USA; 17.The economics of industrial hemp production: Tyler B. Mark, University of Kentucky, USA; 18.Establishing sustainable supply chains for biobased manufacturing to help hemp reach its potential in the global economic landscape: Jeffrey Steiner, Global Hemp Innovation Center, Oregon State University, USA;.