Stress Response Volatiles
Stress response volatiles (SRVs) are organic compounds plants produce when exposed to environmental pressures—pest damage, pathogenic infection, or drought stress. Cannabis plants emit these compounds as part of their chemical defense mechanism, though the specific volatile profile varies by genetic background and environmental trigger. Unlike primary terpenes present in all plants of a strain, SRVs are induced compounds that appear in response to stressors, making them secondary metabolites of breeding and cultivation interest. Breeders studying plant resilience often examine volatile emissions as phenotypic markers for stress tolerance. SRVs commonly include green-leaf volatiles (GLVs), sesquiterpenes, and other C-6 aldehydes and alcohols. Understanding these emissions helps researchers develop hardier cultivars and recognize stress signals in cultivation.
Stress Response Volatiles strains
No strains tagged into Stress Response Volatiles yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this terpene.
Stress response volatiles (SRVs) are organic compounds plants produce when exposed to environmental pressures—pest damage, pathogenic infection, or drought stress. Cannabis plants emit these compounds as part of their chemical defense mechanism, though the specific volatile profile varies by genetic background and environmental trigger. Unlike primary terpenes present in all plants of a strain, SRVs are induced compounds that appear in response to stressors, making them secondary metabolites of breeding and cultivation interest. Breeders studying plant resilience often examine volatile emissions as phenotypic markers for stress tolerance. SRVs commonly include green-leaf volatiles (GLVs), sesquiterpenes, and other C-6 aldehydes and alcohols. Understanding these emissions helps researchers develop hardier cultivars and recognize stress signals in cultivation.
Plant geneticists monitor stress-response volatile profiles to identify and select for resilience traits—plants that mount vigorous chemical defenses against pests or pathogens may yield more stable cannabinoid profiles under adverse conditions. SRV detection can serve as an early phenotyping tool before full-season evaluation.
Educational reference · Cultivar metadata only · No medical claims