Limonene Pinene Myrcene

Limonene, pinene, and myrcene represent a commonly encountered terpene combination in cannabis breeding programs. Limonene (citrus), pinene (conifer/pine), and myrcene (herbal/earthy) frequently co-occur in strains derived from lineages such as Haze, Skunk, and Kush families. Breeders working with this profile often select parent plants exhibiting these volatile compounds together, as they tend to stabilize across generations. This combination is documented across both landrace-influenced and modern hybrid development, making it a reference point for understanding terpene expression in cannabis genetics.

Breeders targeting this aromatic profile typically cross cultivars known to express high limonene and pinene levels (common in sativa-leaning strains) with myrcene-dominant genetics. Stabilizing this terpene trio requires multiple generation selection and pheno-hunting to lock in consistent volatile compound ratios.