Trichomes
cannabis trichomes under the microscope
Photo’s Illustrated Below.
Cannabis flowers with the most mushroom-shaped trichomes pack
the biggest cannabinoid and fragrance punch, according to new
research from the University of British Columbia.
Cannabis trichomes are the appendages on the surface of cannabis flowers
that produce and hold the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes.
While trichomes appear across the entire plant, they are primarily produced
on the flower, bract, and leaves of the cannabis plant. They have a sugary,
crystal-like appearance that will probably look familiar to many cannabis consumers.
Though you may not have known what they were, you’ve probably noticed trichomes
as the tiny hairs that cover your cannabis, giving it a crystal-like sheen and sticky feel.
What are trichomes made of?
Trichomes may be made of hairs, glandular hairs, scales, and papillae.
They grow on the appendages of plants, such as cannabis, as well as algae and lichens.
**What is the difference between trichomes and root hairs?**emphasized text
While trichome comes from the Greek word for hair, trichomes are different.
They cover different parts of the plant and serve different purposes.
Root hairs are secondary and tertiary roots that look like fine hairs.
They take in moisture and nutrients from the surrounding soil or grow
medium to feed the plant. Trichomes, on the other hand, are found on the
portions of the plant that are above ground, mostly on buds and sugar leaves.
They secrete terpenes and cannabinoids that provide pest and disease protection
for plants. Small bulbous trichome glands can even trap and confine tiny insects.
Terpenes also help the plant maintain optimal surface-level humidity so it doesn’t dry out.
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