How can breeding practices be optimized to increase CBG concentrations in cannabis strains?
How can breeding practices be optimized to increase CBG concentrations in cannabis strains? Breeding practices can be optimized to increase cannabigerol (CBG) concentrations by focusing on selective breeding techniques that enhance the expression of CBG synthase, the enzyme responsible for converting cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) to CBG. Researchers can utilize genetic markers associated with high CBG production to guide breeding selections, ensuring that offspring exhibit desirable cannabinoid profiles. Additionally, employing tissue culture techniques and advanced genomic approaches may facilitate the development of high-CBG strains while maintaining desirable growth characteristics. Collaborating with agricultural scientists can also provide insights into cultivation practices that support optimal CBG expression, ultimately contributing to the availability of CBG-rich cannabis products for therapeutic use. Enhanced CBG concentrations could provide novel therapeutic applications, particularly for conditions like inflammatory disorders (Liu et al., 2021).