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ArticleApril 29, 2026 · 6 min read
On-Chain Traceability for Contract Pharming: How Blockchain Builds Trust in Botanical Supply
Contract pharming pairs farmers with a guaranteed buyer and shared quality standards. Recording each step — cultivation, harvest, testing, payment — on a blockchain creates a tamper-evident chain of custody, enables transparent profit-sharing via smart contracts, and gives buyers verifiable provenance for every batch of botanical raw material.
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ArticleMarch 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Green-Chemistry Extraction: Ultrasonic 'Disruptive Frequency' and Micellar Methods
Green extraction replaces harsh solvents and high heat with physics. VITI's ultrasonic 'disruptive frequency' uses acoustic cavitation to break plant cell walls, while micellar extraction uses surfactant self-assembly to gently capture target compounds — improving yield, cutting solvent use, and protecting heat-sensitive phytoactives.
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ResearchFebruary 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Standardizing Mitragynine: Why Marker-Based Kratom Extracts Matter
Marker-based standardization fixes the mitragynine content of a kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) extract to a defined percentage, giving manufacturers batch-to-batch consistency, accurate dosing, and a defensible quality specification. Here is how VITI standardizes to a mitragynine marker and why it matters for research and B2B supply.
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