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Mutations do happen when the DNA in a living organism is different compared to the others. Both RNA and DNA experience different mutations, and while it can affect small parts of the genome there, it does play a huge role in genetic variability you see in certain plant species, and it does play a major part in adoption and evolution too. Mutations can affect the structures of a plant, and cannabis is included. 

How it affects cannabis

Cannabis mutations are either good or bad, and in some cases may not be noticeable. There are certain criteria that’s there that does control the genetics and the expression of DNA. Typically in cannabis plants, it affects the structure of the plant, the leaf shape, the location of the buds, color, and also the yield that’s there. It can also affect how much photosynthesis happens because of this. 

They may not always be a deformity though, and instead is able to grow without compromising the health of the plant. Cannabis mutations can also get much larger too, and it can also impact the branches that are there too. While most growers want plants that don’t’ have deformities, mutating plants can be good for educational reasons in cannabis growers. 

Mutations and Reproduction

This is actually seen in some species, including what’s called the Australian Bastard Cannabis plant, which is a very odd cannabis mutation. It causes the plant to create leaves that are smooth and aren’t’ serrated too. This was first found in Sydney during the 1970s, and since then, it’s been something that’s increased in terms of the content of cannabinoids in this. This is one that used to contain almost no THC, but this is something that’s quite unusual in texture, size, and shape, and the leaves as well is definitely a quniueue structure. It’s good for discreet marijuana growing too, since this is something that looks so strange, almost nobody will notice tis one. Some growers have tried to experiment with this and reported that it actually crossed with vine plants n order to create stems that are able to spiral. It’s very rare, and it doesn’t always happen except in a few cases that are treated as an anomaly. 

Due to how rare it is and how unusual the appearance looks; this is not an advantageous strain for cannabis growers. It also does have some strange anatomy, due to the very recessive genes that have tried but failed to properly stabilize. This is something that does need care though if you choose to study these mutations, bringing these to the current strains possible.  There is a chance that a lot of mutations which aren’t wanted could possibly get into current cannabis, and it causes unwanted mutations 

The problem with current mutations is that when they happen, they’re crossed until other random mutations are constantly reproduced, and then the descendants then create the same mutation which then creates a very delicate genetic procedure that’s hard to make happen. Some may wonder if there are mutations in cuttings. With marijuana seeds being created through the propagation of the plants, there is a chance that sometimes it may have genes similar to the parents, but overall mutations won’t occur if it’s a cutting, since they’re considered identical to the parents. Mutations could sometimes be the way for things to go, but there are times that mutations end up doing more harm than good. We went over the benefits and drawbacks of mutations here, in order to help you better understand the different aspects of mutations, and why they’re both a blessing and a curse.

Cannabis flavors

OG Kush, Sour Diesel, Lemon Haze and grease monkey weed strain all come with a variety of different smells and taste s to them, and these flavors are what a lot of people who love cannabis look for when choosing weed flavors. The main parts of this are of course the aroma and flavor of the plant, and the part responsible are called terpenes. There are two types, the monoterpenes and the sesquiterpenes, each of which have different carbon atoms, and they do have different combinations to creates what’s called an organoleptic profile. Terpenes and cannabinoids all have different types of benefits to this, and the resin definitely contributes to the combination of aroma. Plants are complex, and cannabis is one of the most complex kinds, and the reason for all of these differing flavors and combinations is because of the terpenes that are in this, giving us different nuisances and various aftertastes that are good for a person. It’s unique, and its responsible for a lot of the complexity of the cannabis plant itself. The combination offers a more psychoactive compounds to this. 

The most common flavors and terpenes from this

Every single cannabis plant offers 100s of different terpenes, and there’s a whole bunch of different items that offer a variety of different smells to this.  Some of the most common include the following: 

  • Limonene which is a lemony flavor that appears in a ton of the diesel strains of cannabis it also has an orange taste to this as well in some cases. It’s also found in lime too. 
  • Myrcene is another one that’s present in most cannabis strains too and provides the user with is considered a monoterpene and offers a musky, herbal nuance to marijuana. 
  • Linalool is a terpene that “relaxes” the body due to the calming properties, floral aromas and flavors, and is found in lavender 
  • Pinene which is similar to eucalyptus and offers a woody, piney flavor to differ strains. 
  • Caryophyllene: this is a terpene responsible for the “spicy” almost woodsy flavor that’s more accentuated in some kinds than others.  It’s variable though depending on the flavor type. 
  • Terpinolene: this one isn’t as abundant, but it does offer distinct flavors. It’s multidimensional and offers a citrusy, herbal taste to the cannabis that is there.

The favors associated with tis usually differ based on the various combinations of these and the concentrations of this. We should never underestimate the tastes though, especially when associated with minority terpenes that offer more subtle notes compared to the major ones. 

There are also other components that also influence the flavor and other aspects. Phenols, flavonoids, esters, ketones, lactones, along with aldehydes all play a part of this. Flavonoids are cool because they influence the shape and color of the leaves and flowers, creating wonderful purple shades that are there.  There are also those that are a big part of the flavor too, since they do offer ways for you to complete the different piece, in this case cannabis. Cannabis terpenes and different flavors offer a variety of different aspects to this, and their evolutionary methods are there initially for those evolutionary conditions that do play a role in of course, ensuring that the plant is protected from the various beasts. But these flavors do protect the plant too from various predators, and also facilitates reproduction in the plant too. Now that you know about this and terpenes, you’ll be able to better understand the different aspects of the cannabis plant, and also understand why a lot of different growers do try for different cultivars.