VSCs and Terpene Profiles in Cannabis

The video explores the potential of identifying volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in cannabis to reduce its skunky aroma. It explains that terpenes contribute to cannabis's nuanced scents, while VSCs cause the skunky smell. Hybrid cannabis strains can be produced through cross-breeding, resulting in different terpene compositions. Researchers have identified genes controlling terpene synthesis, which can be targeted in selective breeding. Growing conditions also affect the plant's terpene profile. If VSCs function similarly to terpenes, they could be bred out of strains by identifying VSC genes and altering growing conditions. More data is needed to fully understand how to reduce the skunky aroma.

What is the potential role of VSCs in cannabis?

• They enhance the plant's growth rate.

• They contribute to the skunky aroma.

• They increase the plant's resistance to pests.

• They improve the plant's nutritional value.

How can hybrid cannabis strains have different scents?

• Through genetic modification of plant height.

• By changing the plant's size.

• Through cross-breeding and varying terpene compositions.

• By altering the plant's color.

What have researchers discovered about terpene synthesis?

• It is controlled by several genes.

• It is unaffected by environmental conditions.

• It is the same in all cannabis strains.

• It is not influenced by genetic factors.

How do growing conditions affect cannabis?

• They only affect the plant's color.

• They solely influence the plant's size.

• They alter the plant's terpene profile and scent.

• They have no impact on the plant's aroma.

What might be possible if VSCs work like terpenes?

• VSCs could enhance the plant's nutritional value.

• VSCs could make the plant more colorful.

• VSCs could be selectively bred out of some strains.

• VSCs could increase the plant's growth rate.