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Why are cannabis trichomes shaped like mushrooms? Breaking the cuticle

Cannabis Life Network

They include a family of cannabinoid acids and terpenes but are conversely toxic to cannabis plants. Thankfully, terp production occurs within trichomes — glandular hairs that cover your favourite frosty nugs. And trichomes have many tricks to prevent a toxic leak of cannabinoids and terpenes, which includes their mushroom shape.

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An Introduction to Cannabis Trichomes

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you’re not already familiar with the ins and outs of the cannabis plant, then you might not know about cannabis trichomes. How can trichomes best be utilized by cannabis fans? Today, we’d like to answer each of these questions and give our readers a thorough overview of cannabis trichomes.

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How trichomes make terpenes and cannabinoids in supercell pathways

Cannabis Life Network

A study from the University of British Columbia froze trichomes with liquid nitrogen. Using modern techniques, they found new keys that better explain how trichomes make non-polar terpenes and cannabinoids without destroying plant cells. (1) 1) Cannabis plants produce acidic cannabinoids, such as THCa or […].

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What are trichomes?

Marijuana Seeds NL

If you’re familiar with the stickiness of good bud, then you’re already familiar with the peculiar term of ‘trichomes’. Trichomes comes from the Greek word Trích?ma In weed’s case, trichomes are the sticky-icky microscopic crystals that contain the plant’s beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. What are trichomes?

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Cannabis Testing Lab Trichome Analytical Integrates Chemovar Visualization Tool PhytoFacts

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trichome Analytical announced today that it has licensed cannabis analytical data tool PhytoFacts to offer clients. MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP, N.J.–(BUSINESS Read More

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The Process of Producing Medical Marijuana and Ensuring Quality

MMJ Recs

The use of medical marijuana (MMJ) has gained significant recognition for its therapeutic benefits in treating various medical conditions. However, the production of medical cannabis involves a meticulous process to ensure quality, potency, and safety for patients. Key considerations for successful cultivation include: Indoor vs.

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When’s the best time to harvest cannabis flowers? 

The Cannigma

Harvesting cannabis is simultaneously the most exciting and stressful time for growers. But before you rush to the finish line, make sure you know the basics of cannabis cultivation for beginners. So, how long does marijuana take to grow? Also, autoflowering strains take much less time than regular marijuana hybrids.

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