In recent years, as more U.S. states legalize Cannabis sativa, the plant and products derived from it have received ever-increasing attention for medical and recreational uses. 

Importantly this has also created broader exploration of hempseed as a resource for food, extracted secondary metabolites for pharmaceuticals, flavors and essences and materials for textiles and construction products.

There is increasing recognition of industrial hemp plants products as having many potential uses stimulating huge commercial interests and research activities.