Mass Spectrometry Ms

Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique used in cannabis breeding and quality control to identify and measure chemical compounds—particularly cannabinoids and terpenes—by ionizing them and sorting by mass-to-charge ratio. In genetics work, MS data helps breeders confirm cannabinoid profiles across generations, verify strain identity, and detect unexpected chemical markers that may indicate contamination or genetic drift. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) are the most common variants applied to cannabis analysis. Breeders and seed banks increasingly reference MS results when documenting lineage authenticity and chemical consistency. This technology has become foundational to strain documentation in regions with regulated seed markets.

Breeders use MS data to confirm that offspring match intended cannabinoid and terpene profiles, ensuring breeding goals are met across multiple generations. MS results also serve as objective markers for strain identity verification and quality control when registering genetic lines.