Chlorophyll B

Chlorophyll B is a photosynthetic pigment found in cannabis plant tissue, distinct from the more abundant Chlorophyll A. While not a volatile terpene in the aromatic sense, chlorophyll compounds are present in fresh plant material and influence visual coloration, particularly in strains displaying deeper green hues. During curing and drying, chlorophyll degrades through enzymatic and oxidative processes, affecting both appearance and flavor profiles of the final product. Breeders and cultivators monitor chlorophyll retention as an indicator of proper post-harvest handling, since excessive chlorophyll presence in cured flower is often associated with incomplete drying or inadequate curing time.

Chlorophyll B levels are not typically a direct breeding target, but plant breeders observe chlorophyll metabolism as part of phenotype expression and environmental stress response. Cultivators working with specific lineages may track chlorophyll breakdown during the harvest window as a quality control marker for optimal timing and post-harvest protocol development.