Citral
Citral is a C10 monoterpene consisting of two isomers—geranial and neral—commonly found in citrus peels, lemongrass, and cannabis cultivars. In cannabis, citral presence is often associated with lemon, lime, and floral aromatics, though its concentration varies significantly across genetic backgrounds. Lineage records frequently report citral as a secondary or tertiary terpene in strains descended from Haze, Skunk, and Thai landrace genetics. The compound's volatility means citral-forward phenotypes may shift during storage or post-harvest handling. Breeders tracking terpene profiles note citral's role in aromatic expression but emphasize that cannabinoid ratios and other terpenes typically dominate phenotypic outcomes.
Citral strains
No strains tagged into Citral yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Citral is a C10 monoterpene consisting of two isomers—geranial and neral—commonly found in citrus peels, lemongrass, and cannabis cultivars. In cannabis, citral presence is often associated with lemon, lime, and floral aromatics, though its concentration varies significantly across genetic backgrounds. Lineage records frequently report citral as a secondary or tertiary terpene in strains descended from Haze, Skunk, and Thai landrace genetics. The compound's volatility means citral-forward phenotypes may shift during storage or post-harvest handling. Breeders tracking terpene profiles note citral's role in aromatic expression but emphasize that cannabinoid ratios and other terpenes typically dominate phenotypic outcomes.
Cannabis breeders use citral presence as one marker when selecting for bright, citrus-forward aromatic profiles. Preserving citral-rich phenotypes requires attention to harvest timing, curing conditions, and storage temperature, as the terpene's volatility can reduce expression over time.
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