Caryophyllene Synthase
Caryophyllene synthase is a sesquiterpene synthase enzyme responsible for producing β-caryophyllene (BCP), one of cannabis's most abundant and widely studied terpenes. This enzyme catalyzes the cyclization of farnesyl pyrophosphate into caryophyllene, a volatile compound commonly associated with spicy, peppery, and woody aromatic profiles. Lineage records frequently report caryophyllene-dominant phenotypes across diverse cannabis chemotypes, suggesting multiple genetic pathways may regulate this enzyme's expression. Understanding caryophyllene synthase activity is relevant to breeders seeking to stabilize terpene profiles and to researchers mapping sesquiterpene biosynthesis in cannabis.
Caryophyllene Synthase strains
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Caryophyllene synthase is a sesquiterpene synthase enzyme responsible for producing β-caryophyllene (BCP), one of cannabis's most abundant and widely studied terpenes. This enzyme catalyzes the cyclization of farnesyl pyrophosphate into caryophyllene, a volatile compound commonly associated with spicy, peppery, and woody aromatic profiles. Lineage records frequently report caryophyllene-dominant phenotypes across diverse cannabis chemotypes, suggesting multiple genetic pathways may regulate this enzyme's expression. Understanding caryophyllene synthase activity is relevant to breeders seeking to stabilize terpene profiles and to researchers mapping sesquiterpene biosynthesis in cannabis.
Breeders working in terpene stabilization use caryophyllene synthase expression as a selectable marker for consistent spicy/peppery aromatics across generations. High caryophyllene-producing lines often show this enzyme's robust activity, making it a target trait in chemotype-focused breeding programs.
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