Luke Sumpter specialises in endocannabinoid system science, cannabis phytochemicals, and organic cultivation.
“As something that makes us who we are, we should all seek to learn more about the endocannabinoid system”
With a degree in Clinical Health Sciences and a passion for growing plants, Luke has worked as a professional writer at the intersection of these fields for the past 7 years. Having completed his dissertation on the emerging role of the endocannabinoid system in musculoskeletal medicine, he has a growing interest in the interactions between cannabinoids found in the plant kingdom and this universal regulator.
Luke has also spent several years researching and writing about organic cultivation methods, with a particular focus on soil biology and how caring for the interconnected web of microbes in the soil leads to superior yields and healthier plants. His background in covering health and physiology content allowed him to get to grips with scientific literature and convey complex concepts in simple terms for wider audiences.
Overall, Luke’s areas of expertise are:
- Endocannabinoid system science
- Cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytochemicals
- Organic cultivation
Luke’s latest posts
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Four Cannabis Strains That Can Improve Meditation
Did you know that meditation is one of the greatest ways to relieve stress?
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Top 10 Highest-Yielding Indoor Cannabis Strains
While most indoor cannabis growers have to opt for more compact specimens, it doesn't mean you have to settle for poor yields. At RQS, we've bred a handful of strains designed to churn out big harv ...
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Ocimene: Flavours, Effects, and Research
Cannabis produces well over 100 unique terpenes, yet only a handful receive most of our attention. So, let us introduce you to one of the more obscure aromatic components in weed strains: ocimene. ...
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Tyson 2.0 x RQS: Meet Our Collaborative Strains
Royal Queen Seeds has joined forces with legendary boxer Mike Tyson in an exclusive collaboration to bring his proprietary cannabis genetics to growers across the world! Get your hands on these see ...
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Top Auto Indoor Cannabis Strains 24
Autoflowering strains are easy to grow and allow both beginners and the experienced to obtain respectable yields in a matter of weeks. These 5 autoflowering varieties offer premium genetics, high l ...
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Top 5 Indoor Cannabis Strains of 2024
There’s a chill in the air and the days are becoming shorter. As autumn approaches and your outdoor plants start to near harvest, it’s time to think about switching over to indoor cultivation durin ...
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Is Drone Surveillance a Problem for Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation?
Growing cannabis comes with many challenges, especially when cultivating the herb in areas still under the weight of prohibition. Here, detection by police air surveillance looms as a constant thre ...
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Linalool: Get to Know This Fragrant Cannabis Terpene
Terpenes add dimension, depth, and diversity to the cannabis experience. Among the upwards of 200 terpenes that weed flowers produce, linalool stands out as particularly fragrant. But its citrusy s ...
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Top 7 Best Fruity Strain
An introduction into what causes cannabis to taste or smell a certain way with a more in-depth look at how some cannabis strains taste and smell like fruit and a top list of 7 fruit-flavoured canna ...
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Guaiol: A Lesser-Known Marijuana Terpene
Many cannabis users are familiar with terpenes such as myrcene and limonene. But there are over 100 other, lesser-known terpenes produced by weed flowers. Among them, guaiol has attracted the atten ...