Structural Characteristics of Shells in a Fibrous Cultivar of <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L

Most commercial products of dehulled hemp seeds frequently include dark green remnants shells. The entire removal shell particles including seed coats and pericarp pieces can improve the quality hempseed-based products. In this study, structural characteristics fruit walls (pericarp) Cannabis sativa were examined using scanning electron microscopy. was comprised three distinct zones, exo-, meso-, endocarp. exocarp mesocarp tightly fused to form a thick layer. endocarp characterized by its sclerenchymatous columnar cells, which contained greatly thickened multi-porous cell walls. On other hand, two leathery coats, outer inner coats. coat conspicuous layer with reticular-shaped structure like net. However, three-layered composed thin layers (inner 2, 3) large rectangular coat1) at lower position. This work provides better understanding It will lead improvement dehulling machinery hempseed help ensure stringent control