Gc Ms

GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) is an analytical laboratory technique used to identify and quantify terpenes and cannabinoids in cannabis samples, rather than a terpene itself. This instrumental method separates volatile compounds by boiling point and molecular weight, then ionizes them for precise detection. GC-MS remains a standard tool in cannabis breeding research and quality control for mapping chemical profiles across cultivars. Breeders and researchers rely on GC-MS data to document terpene ratios, track genetic consistency, and validate claimed lineages through chemical fingerprinting.

Breeders use GC-MS profiling to objectively measure terpene expression across generations, select for stable chemical phenotypes, and distinguish genetically similar cultivars by their volatile organic compound (VOC) signatures. This analytical framework supports reproducible strain documentation and informed cross-breeding decisions based on verified chemistry rather than subjective aroma assessm