Gloria Payá is a final-year PhD student in the Agrochemistry and Biochemistry Department (University of Alicante). She has experience with extremophilic microorganisms and has participated in several research projects related to the mechanisms of gene regulation of nitrogen metabolism and stress conditions.
“What’s the use of doing all this work if we don't get some fun out of this?” - Rosalind Franklin
Gloria Payá is a biologist specialising in environmental and health biotechnology. During her degree, she has received several research grants to participate in projects related to the development of genetic engineering tools in halophilic microorganisms. She has also been awarded the Master's Excellence Award (University of Alicante). The results of her doctoral thesis have been published in several scientific journals and have been presented at national and international congresses.
Gloria’s latest reviewed posts
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Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Probiotic for Cannabis Plants
LAB are bacteria that can ferment sugars into lactic acid, which can result in a range of beneficial effects for your cannabis grow. From improving the soil biome to helping your plants fend off pe ...
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Manganese Deficiency in Cannabis: Signs and Solutions
You know the importance of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium when it comes to growing weed. You might know a thing or two about magnesium and calcium. But have you ever heard of manganese? This f ...
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Potassium Deficiency in Cannabis: Signs and Solutions
Potassium plays a key role in cannabis plant health. This element activates key enzymes, helps plants remain structurally strong, and helps to transport water and nutrients. Plants quickly exhibit ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Nematodes as a Cannabis Grower
Nematodes are microscopic worm-like creatures that live down in the soil. Some of them eat fungi and bacteria, some eat other nematodes, and some even chew through cannabis roots! Obviously, grower ...
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How to Use Honey in Cannabis Cultivation
You're probably used to using natural products as a cannabis grower. Compost, ferments, worm castings, and mulch all autumn into this category. But what about honey? While much different than the o ...
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Cal-Mag for Cannabis: All You Need to Know
Many cannabis afflictions seem to get blamed on a cal-mag deficiency. While cannabis depends on many nutrients for optimal health, calcium and magnesium certainly play a fundamental role. You've pr ...
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Worm Castings Cannabis Fertiliser: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Heard about the benefits of worm castings in the garden? Keep reading to learn how to use this natural fertiliser to support the growth and health of your cannabis plants.
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Are Pesticides on Cannabis Dangerous?
If possible, many cannabis growers would like to avoid using pesticides. Or, at the very least, they'd like to use organic pesticides. In this article, we look at the potential dangers of pesticide ...
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Organic Cannabis Nutrients And Plant Cures
No need to go all chemical if you want to grow healthy cannabis with big yields, need a solution for pests, or a fix for nutrient deficiencies. With these organic cannabis nutrients and plant cures ...
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Does CBD Counteract THC's Psychoactive Effect?
THC and CBD are the two most common cannabinoids, and they share a nuanced and special relationship. Read on to discover if CBD helps to minimise the negative effects of THC, and find out which CBD ...