Caryophyllene Terpene Profile

Caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene commonly detected in cannabis chemotypes alongside myrcene, limonene, and pinene. Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry confirm its presence in plant material before and after curing. Breeders working in this category often select for caryophyllene-forward lineages by tracking parent plant terpene profiles across generations. The compound is not unique to cannabis and appears in black pepper, cloves, hops, and other botanical families. Understanding caryophyllene prevalence helps growers and seed developers predict aromatic stability and chemotype expression across growing conditions.

Breeders targeting caryophyllene-dominant chemotypes use gas chromatography to phenotype parent material and identify stable lineages. Selecting for this trait requires multi-generational testing, as terpene expression varies with temperature, light cycles, and nutrient profiles during cultivation.