Cultivar Definition
A cultivar (cultivated variety) is a plant population with defined characteristics maintained through selective breeding and propagation. In cannabis, cultivars are distinguished by consistent morphology, terpene profiles, and cannabinoid ratios across generations. Unlike wild-type populations, cultivars require human intervention—whether through seed selection, cloning, or controlled crossing—to preserve their defining traits. Modern cannabis nomenclature treats 'strain' and 'cultivar' somewhat interchangeably, though 'cultivar' carries more botanical precision. Documented cultivar lineages often trace back to regional landraces or intentional breeding programs. Understanding cultivar stability is foundational to cannabis genetics work.
Cultivar Definition strains
No strains tagged into Cultivar Definition yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
A cultivar (cultivated variety) is a plant population with defined characteristics maintained through selective breeding and propagation. In cannabis, cultivars are distinguished by consistent morphology, terpene profiles, and cannabinoid ratios across generations. Unlike wild-type populations, cultivars require human intervention—whether through seed selection, cloning, or controlled crossing—to preserve their defining traits. Modern cannabis nomenclature treats 'strain' and 'cultivar' somewhat interchangeably, though 'cultivar' carries more botanical precision. Documented cultivar lineages often trace back to regional landraces or intentional breeding programs. Understanding cultivar stability is foundational to cannabis genetics work.
Breeders working with cultivar definitions establish baseline phenotypes and genotypes to maintain across generations. Consistent cultivars enable reproducible breeding work, reliable germplasm preservation, and meaningful lineage documentation for research and commercial stability.
Educational reference · Cultivar metadata only · No medical claims