New research into volatile organic compounds is reshaping what cannabis cultivators, extractors, and product developers know about aroma, curing, and quality, revealing a complex chemistry that could redefine the plant’s next frontier.
Pam Chmiel, mg Magazine
Cannabis has always been more than THC percentages or strain names on a jar. Behind every aroma, flavor, and effect lies a complex chemical story scientists are only beginning to unravel. Today, breakthroughs in breeding, cultivation, and post-harvest processing are pushing the plant into uncharted territory. From elusive compounds that shape scent in surprising ways to the overlooked role of preservation after harvest, researchers and cultivators are piecing together a new understanding of what defines quality and how to protect it.
The industry is not paying attention to preservation and the cold supply chain of custody required to maintain a premium product…By the time the customer buys the product, the taste, flavor, and entourage effect are gone.
– Alec Dixon, Co-Founder and EVP of Client Relations, SC Labs
What’s next for the plant? Its wellness and therapeutic potential are driving advances across science, breeding, cultivation, and extraction, setting the stage for next-generation products aimed at an increasingly sophisticated…