Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is an analytical laboratory technique used to identify and quantify volatile organic compounds in cannabis plant material. The method separates complex mixtures of terpenes, cannabinoids, and other molecules by boiling point and molecular weight, then detects each component's mass signature. GC-MS serves as a reference standard in cannabis research and breeding programs for precise chemical profiling. Unlike sensory evaluation, GC-MS provides reproducible, quantitative data on aroma compound composition across samples and growing conditions.
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry strains
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Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is an analytical laboratory technique used to identify and quantify volatile organic compounds in cannabis plant material. The method separates complex mixtures of terpenes, cannabinoids, and other molecules by boiling point and molecular weight, then detects each component's mass signature. GC-MS serves as a reference standard in cannabis research and breeding programs for precise chemical profiling. Unlike sensory evaluation, GC-MS provides reproducible, quantitative data on aroma compound composition across samples and growing conditions.
Breeders and seed producers use GC-MS data to document terpene profiles in parent lines and offspring, supporting objective lineage verification and consistency claims. This analytical approach helps distinguish chemotypes within the same strain family and informs decisions about which plants to retain for future crosses.
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