Cbdas Gene
The CBDAS gene encodes cannabidiolic acid synthase, the enzyme responsible for converting cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) into cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) in cannabis plants. This genetic trait is foundational to CBD-dominant chemotypes, where CBDA constitutes a significant portion of the acidic cannabinoid profile before decarboxylation. Lineage records frequently report CBDAS expression as a recessive or co-dominant trait, inherited through both parent plants. Breeders working in high-CBD genetics have systematically selected for stable CBDAS activity to establish true-breeding CBD-rich cultivars. Understanding CBDAS function is essential for predicting cannabinoid ratios in offspring and developing consistent hemp or medical-focused breeding programs.
Cbdas Gene strains
No strains tagged into Cbdas Gene yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
The CBDAS gene encodes cannabidiolic acid synthase, the enzyme responsible for converting cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) into cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) in cannabis plants. This genetic trait is foundational to CBD-dominant chemotypes, where CBDA constitutes a significant portion of the acidic cannabinoid profile before decarboxylation. Lineage records frequently report CBDAS expression as a recessive or co-dominant trait, inherited through both parent plants. Breeders working in high-CBD genetics have systematically selected for stable CBDAS activity to establish true-breeding CBD-rich cultivars. Understanding CBDAS function is essential for predicting cannabinoid ratios in offspring and developing consistent hemp or medical-focused breeding programs.
Breeders use CBDAS gene presence and expression level as a primary marker when developing CBD-dominant or balanced (1:1 THC:CBD) cultivars. Test-crossing plants carrying active CBDAS alleles helps identify homozygous or heterozygous individuals and stabilize high-CBD phenotypes across generations.
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