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Terpenes! What Are They? And Why Do They Matter?

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Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals which are responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors. In cannabis, terpenes are found in the trichomes (the small resin glands) on the surface of buds. It’s not just THC that is the beneficial compound in cannabis.

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Terpenes! What Are They? And Why Do They Matter?

Peninsula Alternative Health

Terpenes are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals which are responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors. In cannabis, terpenes are found in the trichomes (the small resin glands) on the surface of buds. It’s not just THC that is the beneficial compound in cannabis.

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What Is Solventless Extraction? – Cannabis Business Times

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And cannabis. Centuries ago, the original cannabis concentrates were made using hand-pressed hashes, with communities on the Indian subcontinent using their hands to make charas. In 2014, Phil “SoilGrown” Salazar used his girlfriend’s hair straightener to squeeze a cannabis bud and noticed an enticing oil spilling out.

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Colorado Legislator Proposes 15% THC Cap for Cannabis Products, But It’s Up for Debate

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And cannabis. Centuries ago, the original cannabis concentrates were made using hand-pressed hashes, with communities on the Indian subcontinent using their hands to make charas. In 2014, Phil “SoilGrown” Salazar used his girlfriend’s hair straightener to squeeze a cannabis bud and noticed an enticing oil spilling out.

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Texas State Representative Files Bill to Grant Local Jurisdictions Authority to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

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And cannabis. Centuries ago, the original cannabis concentrates were made using hand-pressed hashes, with communities on the Indian subcontinent using their hands to make charas. In 2014, Phil “SoilGrown” Salazar used his girlfriend’s hair straightener to squeeze a cannabis bud and noticed an enticing oil spilling out.

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The best strains of all time: 100 top cannabis strains to try

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Under each strain you’ll find info on its lineage, type—indica, sativa, or hybrid—dominant terpene, activities its good for, backstory, why we love it, and where to buy it around you. Dominant terpene: Myrcene. GDP flowers bloom with shades of deep purple, a beautiful backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white trichomes.

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Is CRISPR gene editing the future of cannabis?

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Many growers are interested in developing similar seeds for hemp and medical cannabis; however, the process may require the use of a technology known as CRISPR/Cas9. In short, instead of having to remove a selection from a host and then create a new cannabis plant from that, CRISPR technology allows for uniform plants.