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Terroir and Cannabis Expression

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 199

How environmental factors including regional growing conditions affect the chemical expression and aroma profile of cannabis cultivars, similar to how terroir affects wine grapes. Certain cultivars are grown in certain regions, and regional selection pressure shapes genetic expression over generations.

Discussion covered how different cultivars express differently across regions. Selection towards what growers favor in a region impacts what genetics persist. Haze-dominant flowers show different expression in different environments. The crossover between breeding selection and environmental expression was a key topic. This connects to the emerging volatile sulfur compound research.

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