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Why are cannabis trichomes shaped like mushrooms? Breaking the cuticle

Cannabis Life Network

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. The post Why are cannabis trichomes shaped like mushrooms? Almost […].

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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. What Are the Trichomes on Cannabis?

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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) Researchers peered into cryofixated Purple Kush cells with an electron microscope.

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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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White Sunshine by Sunshine Cannabis 1/8th Review

FloridaMarijuana.net

The buds are absolutely covered in trichomes giving a white tint to the buds. This particular selection by Sunshine Cannabis that I’m reviewing is caked in resinous trichomes, staying true to the claim on their site. Completely covered in trichomes, it’s really easy to see why White is in the name. Taste and Effects.

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Cannabis Terpenes, Part 1

FloridaMarijuana.net

The images above illustrate Cannabis inflorescence and stalked glandular trichomes. C) Stalked glandular trichomes on the surface of strain Finola pistillate flowers. Figure 1: A) Apical inflorescence from the strain Purple Kush, eight weeks post onset of flowering.

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What Are Trichomes and Their Role Within Cannabis Plants?

The Herb Collective

Every bud looks different, with some flowers deemed more attractive or quality than others, but one thing they all have in common is trichomes! You have to look really close at your marijuana plants in order to see these microscopic structures. If you can’t spot them on your marijuana, don’t worry. What are trichomes?