Myrcene Heavy Genetics

Myrcene-heavy genetics refer to cannabis lineages that consistently produce elevated myrcene levels relative to other terpenes. Myrcene is the most abundant terpene in many cannabis cultivars and occurs naturally in plants like hops and mangoes. Breeders often select parent plants with high myrcene expression to stabilize this trait across generations. Lineage records frequently report myrcene dominance in Indica-type genetics and certain landrace populations. Understanding myrcene-forward cultivars helps breeders target specific aromatic and flavor profiles in breeding programs.

Breeders working in this category typically select for myrcene expression through phenotype screening and selective crossing of high-myrcene parents. Myrcene-heavy lines serve as foundational genetics for developing cultivars with particular sensory characteristics and terpene-forward breeding goals.