Sesquiterpene Markers
Sesquiterpenes are C₁₅ volatile compounds that contribute to cannabis aroma complexity and plant chemistry profiles. Common sesquiterpenes in cannabis include β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, and β-myrcene, which are often associated with spicy, woody, and herbal notes. These heavier molecules persist longer in dried flower than lighter monoterpenes, making them useful markers for strain identification and storage stability. Breeders and chemists use sesquiterpene ratios as phenotypic descriptors when documenting lineage characteristics. Sesquiterpene expression varies with growing conditions, harvest timing, and post-harvest handling, reflecting environmental and genetic factors.
Sesquiterpene Markers strains
No strains tagged into Sesquiterpene Markers yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this aroma.
Sesquiterpenes are C₁₅ volatile compounds that contribute to cannabis aroma complexity and plant chemistry profiles. Common sesquiterpenes in cannabis include β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, and β-myrcene, which are often associated with spicy, woody, and herbal notes. These heavier molecules persist longer in dried flower than lighter monoterpenes, making them useful markers for strain identification and storage stability. Breeders and chemists use sesquiterpene ratios as phenotypic descriptors when documenting lineage characteristics. Sesquiterpene expression varies with growing conditions, harvest timing, and post-harvest handling, reflecting environmental and genetic factors.
Sesquiterpene profiles serve as reliable chemotaxonomic markers for breeding programs seeking to stabilize or diverge aroma phenotypes across generations. Breeders working in this category often select parent plants with distinct sesquiterpene signatures to create predictable offspring chemistry.
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