Phytochemical Classification
Phytochemical classification organizes cannabis compounds by their biochemical structure and biosynthetic origin. The major categories include cannabinoids (CB1/CB2 ligands like THC and CBD), terpenes (volatile aromatic hydrocarbons), flavonoids (polyphenolic compounds), and alkaloids. These groupings help researchers and breeders understand plant chemistry beyond cannabinoid ratios alone. Classification systems vary across institutions, but most follow IUPAC nomenclature or functional grouping by molecular target or biosynthetic pathway. Accurate phytochemical profiling requires chromatography and spectrometry rather than visual inspection.
Phytochemical Classification strains
No strains tagged into Phytochemical Classification yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
Phytochemical classification organizes cannabis compounds by their biochemical structure and biosynthetic origin. The major categories include cannabinoids (CB1/CB2 ligands like THC and CBD), terpenes (volatile aromatic hydrocarbons), flavonoids (polyphenolic compounds), and alkaloids. These groupings help researchers and breeders understand plant chemistry beyond cannabinoid ratios alone. Classification systems vary across institutions, but most follow IUPAC nomenclature or functional grouping by molecular target or biosynthetic pathway. Accurate phytochemical profiling requires chromatography and spectrometry rather than visual inspection.
Breeders use phytochemical classification to select for specific compound profiles and understand inheritance patterns of complex traits. Knowing whether a desired trait is terpene-driven, cannabinoid-driven, or involves flavonoid expression helps guide parent selection and backcrossing strategies.
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