Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is not a terpene, but rather a cultivation methodology increasingly studied in cannabis genetics research. IPM strategies—combining cultural practices, biological controls, and targeted interventions—are being evaluated for their effects on terpene expression and secondary metabolite production in cannabis plants. Breeders and cultivators working in regulated environments document how pest pressure, stress responses, and IPM-related environmental factors can influence the volatile compound profiles that develop during plant growth. Understanding how different genetic lines respond to integrated pest protocols may inform selection for resilience and consistent terpene production.

Breeders document genetic variation in how cultivars respond to pest pressure and IPM interventions, noting that stress-tolerant lines often maintain stable terpene profiles under integrated management systems. Selection for IPM-compatible phenotypes—plants that resist pests while preserving desirable volatile expression—is an emerging focus in modern cannabis breeding programs.