Gene Dosage Effects
Gene dosage effects describe how terpene expression levels vary based on the number of functional alleles present in a cannabis genome. Rather than a specific terpene, this refers to the quantitative genetic principle that more gene copies often correlate with higher terpene production. In breeding, a plant heterozygous for a terpene synthase gene may produce moderate levels, while a homozygous dominant individual expresses higher concentrations. Breeders working with terpene profiles must account for these dosage relationships when selecting parents, as phenotypic intensity can shift across generations depending on allele frequency.
Gene Dosage Effects strains
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Gene dosage effects describe how terpene expression levels vary based on the number of functional alleles present in a cannabis genome. Rather than a specific terpene, this refers to the quantitative genetic principle that more gene copies often correlate with higher terpene production. In breeding, a plant heterozygous for a terpene synthase gene may produce moderate levels, while a homozygous dominant individual expresses higher concentrations. Breeders working with terpene profiles must account for these dosage relationships when selecting parents, as phenotypic intensity can shift across generations depending on allele frequency.
Understanding gene dosage helps breeders predict terpene output and design consistent chemotype lines. Selecting homozygous parents for desired terpene synthases can stabilize high-expression phenotypes more reliably than relying on heterozygous individuals.
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