Cbd
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid produced in the trichomes of cannabis flowers and leaves. Unlike THC, CBD does not bind strongly to CB1 receptors in the brain, which is why it does not produce the characteristic psychoactive effects associated with cannabis consumption. CBD-dominant cultivars typically contain higher ratios of CBD to THC and are often pursued by breeders working toward specific chemotype profiles. The compound's prominence in modern cannabis breeding has led to widespread cultivation of high-CBD strains across regulated markets. Testing via HPLC or gas chromatography provides accurate quantification of CBD levels in plant material.
Cbd strains
No strains tagged into Cbd yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid produced in the trichomes of cannabis flowers and leaves. Unlike THC, CBD does not bind strongly to CB1 receptors in the brain, which is why it does not produce the characteristic psychoactive effects associated with cannabis consumption. CBD-dominant cultivars typically contain higher ratios of CBD to THC and are often pursued by breeders working toward specific chemotype profiles. The compound's prominence in modern cannabis breeding has led to widespread cultivation of high-CBD strains across regulated markets. Testing via HPLC or gas chromatography provides accurate quantification of CBD levels in plant material.
Breeders select for CBD expression through phenotype screening and genetic testing, stabilizing high-CBD lines through backcrossing and controlled crosses. CBD-forward genetics have become foundational breeding stock for developing chemotype diversity in commercial and research cultivars.
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