Research

Cannabis Drying, Curing, and Storage Backed by Science

Close-up of a document with blue charts and graphs on a white background

We don’t just claim better results, we prove them. Cannatrol’s Vaportrol® powered systems have been independently validated through lab testing, scientific review, and field results.

The data shows clear, measurable advantages in preserving terpenes, reducing degradation, and achieving consistent results.

How Vaportrol Nurtures Flavor

Vaportrol maintains a moderate water activity and gently elevated CO₂, creating a mild, fermentation-like microenvironment that slows desiccation and preserves just enough metabolism for deeper, cleaner aromatics.

a_w ≈ 0.55–0.68 ⓘ CO₂ ~800 ppm ⓘ Mildly anaerobic ⓘ

Moisture Buffer Slows desiccation

Residual Metabolism No full arrest

Enzymes Active PPO, LOX

Substrates Sugars, AAs, terpenes

Aroma Pathway → esters, aldehydes, lactones

Outcome Layered, clean flavor

a_w Sweet Spot Dial

Target a_w ≈ 0.55–0.68
Keeps tissues supple enough for gentle PPO/LOX action and aroma precursor conversion.

Too dry ⟶ muted Too wet ⟶ risk

Like tea & tobacco curing, managed oxygen and buffered moisture enable slow biochemical maturation—deeper aroma without tipping into spoilage.

Read the experiments that determined the effect on long term holding when flower is dried and cured in a Cannatrol system versus traditional drying conditions.

Longevity Study

Cannatrol Terpene % Increase vs Legacy Drying

Interactive results from third-party evaluation*

*Evaluation of Cannatrol drying vs traditional drying for terpene retention. Cannabis Research Coalition.

The Gold Standard in Post-Harvest Science

As cannabis evolves into a science-driven industry, the tools cultivators use must evolve too. Cannatrol empowers growers to meet compliance, exceed quality expectations, and elevate their brand by producing consistent, repeatable results.

WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL (a_w)

0.60

0.55

0.50

0.45

0.40

AVERAGE YIELD IMPACT

0%

-0.0%

0.600.550.500.450.40

Selected a_w: 0.60 Estimated yield impact: 0%

Data points reflect average yield impact relative to a_w 0.60 baseline.

These results aren’t anecdotal, they are backed by rigorous testing. Cultivators using Cannatrol report improved quality, longer shelf-life, and a greater yield.