Environmental+Effects+of+THC

**__Environmental Effects of THC__ **

Solely, THC has not shown to create positive or adverse effects on the environment. However, as an important substance in marijuana, the plant can improve the environment through the process of photosynthesis; by consuming carbon dioxide and replenishing the atmosphere with oxygen. The highest concentration of the psychoactive is found in the buds of the Cannabis plant. The resin that is produced on the plant aids in preventing desiccation. The seeds of hemp are a source of oil that has been used in paint as a natural, renewable ingredient. According to the USDA, 10,000 acres of hemp could produce as much paper as 40,000 acres of tress. Distinctively, marijuana converts the suns energy into biomass more efficiently than any other plant. In addition, THC is found to be a powerful defense again UV radiation exposure by absorbing the UV-B rays in the plant at 280-315 nm. It protects the cannabis plant by repelling herbivores and defending against disease by inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoan. As a result, unlike cotton, growing marijuana eliminates the need for heavy pesticides .