Capitate Sessile Glands
Capitate sessile glands are small, mushroom-shaped trichomes found on cannabis plant surfaces, consisting of a glandular head sitting directly on plant tissue without a stalk. These structures differ from capitate-stalked trichomes, which have an extended stem beneath the head. Capitate sessile glands are commonly observed on leaves, bracts, and flowers, contributing to the plant's overall resin profile. Breeders and cultivators use trichome morphology classification to document plant structure and cannabinoid/terpene production potential, as gland density and type vary across genetic lines and cultivation conditions.
Capitate Sessile Glands strains
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Capitate sessile glands are small, mushroom-shaped trichomes found on cannabis plant surfaces, consisting of a glandular head sitting directly on plant tissue without a stalk. These structures differ from capitate-stalked trichomes, which have an extended stem beneath the head. Capitate sessile glands are commonly observed on leaves, bracts, and flowers, contributing to the plant's overall resin profile. Breeders and cultivators use trichome morphology classification to document plant structure and cannabinoid/terpene production potential, as gland density and type vary across genetic lines and cultivation conditions.
Trichome architecture—including the presence and distribution of capitate sessile glands—serves as a phenotypic marker in breeding programs. Detailed trichome documentation helps breeders track heritability of resin production traits and differentiate between related cultivars.
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