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Glossary

Ovule

The ovule is the part of the female cannabis plant that, after fertilisation, develops into a seed. It is located within the female plant's pistil, the reproductive organ where pollination occurs. The ovule contains the female gametes (egg cells) and, when fertilised by pollen from a male plant, will develop into a seed that can grow into a new cannabis plant.

What is the role of the ovule in medical cannabis cultivation?

 

The ovule's main role in cannabis cultivation is reproduction. Here's how it fits into the process:

  1. Pollination: Male cannabis plants produce pollen that is carried by wind or insects to the female plants. When pollen reaches the pistil, it fertilises the ovules inside.
  2. Seed development: Once fertilised, the ovules develop into seeds. These seeds contain the genetic material from both the male and female parent plants, which will determine the characteristics of the next generation of plants.
  3. Breeding: Cannabis breeders select plants with desirable traits to cross-pollinate, aiming to produce seeds that carry specific qualities, such as high cannabinoid content, disease resistance, or specific terpene profiles.

 

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