Green Leafy Volatiles
Green Leafy Volatiles (GLVs) are a class of C6 and C9 volatile organic compounds produced by cannabis plants, particularly when leaf tissue is damaged or stressed. Common GLVs in cannabis include hexanal, hexenal, and hexenol—compounds that create the characteristic fresh, grassy, or herbal aromatics often detected in dried flower and extraction products. These volatiles are part of the plant's natural stress-response chemistry and are frequently studied in terpene profiling work. GLVs differ from classic monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes in their chemical structure and volatility profile, making them distinct markers in headspace analysis and GC-MS testing.
Green Leafy Volatiles strains
No strains tagged into Green Leafy Volatiles yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
Green Leafy Volatiles (GLVs) are a class of C6 and C9 volatile organic compounds produced by cannabis plants, particularly when leaf tissue is damaged or stressed. Common GLVs in cannabis include hexanal, hexenal, and hexenol—compounds that create the characteristic fresh, grassy, or herbal aromatics often detected in dried flower and extraction products. These volatiles are part of the plant's natural stress-response chemistry and are frequently studied in terpene profiling work. GLVs differ from classic monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes in their chemical structure and volatility profile, making them distinct markers in headspace analysis and GC-MS testing.
Breeders monitoring GLV expression often use aroma profiling as a secondary trait marker, particularly when developing lines valued for fresh or herbaceous aromatics. GLV ratios can shift significantly during post-harvest curing and storage, making them relevant to stability and shelf-life research in seed selection programs.
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