Plant Metabolites
Plant metabolites are organic compounds synthesized by cannabis plants through primary and secondary metabolic pathways. These include terpenes, phenolics, alkaloids, and flavonoids—molecules that accumulate in trichomes and leaf tissues. In cannabis genetics, metabolite profiles are inherited traits controlled by multiple genes and influenced by cultivation conditions. Breeders analyze metabolite composition to understand strain chemistry beyond THC and CBD, as these compounds contribute to the plant's overall biochemical fingerprint. Metabolite screening has become standard in modern breeding programs seeking to preserve or develop specific chemical phenotypes.
Plant Metabolites strains
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Plant metabolites are organic compounds synthesized by cannabis plants through primary and secondary metabolic pathways. These include terpenes, phenolics, alkaloids, and flavonoids—molecules that accumulate in trichomes and leaf tissues. In cannabis genetics, metabolite profiles are inherited traits controlled by multiple genes and influenced by cultivation conditions. Breeders analyze metabolite composition to understand strain chemistry beyond THC and CBD, as these compounds contribute to the plant's overall biochemical fingerprint. Metabolite screening has become standard in modern breeding programs seeking to preserve or develop specific chemical phenotypes.
Breeders use metabolite profiling via gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to select parent plants with desired chemical signatures. Understanding metabolite inheritance helps stabilize desirable traits across generations and identify novel cultivar chemistry.
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