Research
Explore the scientific publications, field studies, and pilot program findings that underpin Green Desert's approach to sustainable biotechnology in Saudi Arabia.
Cultivation & Soil Science
Field studies, soil analysis, and irrigation research from Saudi pilot sites.
Hemp Cultivation in Arid Climates: A Saudi Arabian Field Trial
An 18-month field study assessing industrial hemp growth under high-temperature, low-rainfall conditions across three pilot sites in the Kingdom.
2024
Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential of Cannabis sativa in Desert Soils
Laboratory and field analysis of carbon capture rates when hemp is introduced into sandy, nutrient-poor desert soils.
2023
Optimising Irrigation Efficiency for Hemp in the Najd Region
Comparative analysis of drip, subsurface, and treated wastewater irrigation systems applied to industrial hemp crops.
2024
Mycorrhizal Inoculation as a Strategy for Enhancing Hemp Establishment
Preliminary results from controlled greenhouse trials using mycorrhizal fungi to accelerate root development in newly seeded hemp.
2023
Phytoremediation Capacity of Industrial Hemp in Contaminated Soils
Investigation into hemp's ability to extract heavy metals from industrial-adjacent land as a pre-cultivation remediation step.
2022
Biomaterials & Construction
Hemp fibre composites, hempcrete performance data, and life cycle assessments.
Thermal Performance of Hempcrete Panels in Hot-Dry Climates
Comparative thermal resistance data for hempcrete vs. conventional concrete block construction under Saudi Arabian summer conditions.
2024
Mechanical Properties of Hemp Fibre Composites for Structural Applications
Tensile strength, compression, and flexural testing results for hemp-reinforced bio-composites targeted at low-load building elements.
2023
Pilot Hempcrete Wall System: Riyadh Residential Build
Documentation of the first hempcrete wall panel installation in a Saudi residential context, including thermal monitoring data.
2024
CO₂ Absorption in Lime-Hemp Binder Systems over 24 Months
Longitudinal study measuring ongoing carbonation and CO₂ sequestration in cured hempcrete samples.
2022
Life Cycle Assessment: Hemp vs. Conventional Building Materials
Full cradle-to-gate LCA comparing hemp-based panels against cement block, gypsum board, and mineral wool insulation.
2023
Circular Economy & Policy
Regulatory frameworks, economic feasibility studies, and Vision 2030 alignment.
Regulatory Frameworks for Industrial Hemp in GCC Countries
Overview and comparison of current legal status, licensing pathways, and THC limits across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain.
2024
Economic Viability of Industrial Hemp Value Chains in Saudi Arabia
Feasibility assessment of a domestic hemp processing industry: cost structure, market sizing, and revenue potential across fibre, hurd, and seed oil.
2023
Waste Stream Valorisation: Hemp Hurd as a Raw Material for Particle Board
Assessment of hemp hurd's suitability as a substitute feedstock for low-emission particle board manufacturing.
2024
Aligning Industrial Hemp with Saudi Vision 2030 Environmental Goals
Mapping hemp cultivation and processing value chains to Vision 2030 sustainability KPIs and National Environment Strategy targets.
2023
Water Footprint Analysis of Hemp versus Conventional Crops in Arid Zones
Comparative water consumption data across full crop cycles for hemp, alfalfa, wheat, and date palm under Saudi Arabian conditions.
2022