Dormancy Cycles
Dormancy cycles refer to the natural periods of reduced metabolic activity and growth that cannabis plants enter under specific environmental conditions, particularly shortened photoperiods and cooler temperatures. This is not a terpene itself, but rather a physiological state during which terpene production and volatile compound expression shift significantly. Understanding dormancy is relevant to seed preservation, breeding timing, and seasonal cultivation strategies. Plants in dormancy reallocate resources from growth to survival mechanisms, affecting the volatile profile measured at harvest. Breeders often study dormancy-induced changes to evaluate genetic stability across seasons and environmental stresses.
Dormancy Cycles strains
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Dormancy cycles refer to the natural periods of reduced metabolic activity and growth that cannabis plants enter under specific environmental conditions, particularly shortened photoperiods and cooler temperatures. This is not a terpene itself, but rather a physiological state during which terpene production and volatile compound expression shift significantly. Understanding dormancy is relevant to seed preservation, breeding timing, and seasonal cultivation strategies. Plants in dormancy reallocate resources from growth to survival mechanisms, affecting the volatile profile measured at harvest. Breeders often study dormancy-induced changes to evaluate genetic stability across seasons and environmental stresses.
Breeders use dormancy observation to assess genetic resilience and phenotypic consistency. Controlled dormancy cycles help identify which terpene and cannabinoid profiles remain stable or shift under stress, informing parent selection for vigorous, predictable offspring.
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