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Non-Functional CBD Synthase

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 114

A discovery that certain cannabis strains contain a CBD synthase gene that is present in the genome but non-functional, meaning it cannot produce CBD. This genomic finding helps explain why some high-THC strains produce virtually no CBD - they carry a broken copy of the gene rather than simply lacking it.

Discussed during the terpene synthase genomics segment. Has implications for breeding programs aiming to produce specific cannabinoid profiles.

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