Type 3 Chemotype
Type 3 chemotypes represent cannabis plants that produce significant levels of both THC and CBD in relatively balanced or near-equivalent ratios. This chemotype class emerged from breeding programs seeking to preserve cannabinoid diversity beyond THC-dominant cultivars. Type 3 plants are distinguished by their cannabinoid profile rather than terpene expression or morphology, and lineage records frequently report this classification across multiple genetic backgrounds. The presence of both major cannabinoids in substantial quantities reflects the inheritance of functional alleles at key biosynthetic loci, particularly genes governing THCA and CBDA synthase expression.
Type 3 Chemotype strains
No strains tagged into Type 3 Chemotype yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
Type 3 chemotypes represent cannabis plants that produce significant levels of both THC and CBD in relatively balanced or near-equivalent ratios. This chemotype class emerged from breeding programs seeking to preserve cannabinoid diversity beyond THC-dominant cultivars. Type 3 plants are distinguished by their cannabinoid profile rather than terpene expression or morphology, and lineage records frequently report this classification across multiple genetic backgrounds. The presence of both major cannabinoids in substantial quantities reflects the inheritance of functional alleles at key biosynthetic loci, particularly genes governing THCA and CBDA synthase expression.
Breeders working in the Type 3 space prioritize maintaining or stabilizing the genetic factors that prevent cannabinoid-pathway dominance, requiring careful phenotype screening and selection across generations. This chemotype serves as valuable breeding material for programs developing intermediate cannabinoid profiles or exploring cannabinoid ratio genetics.
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