GLOSSARY

A cannabis plant that flowers based on age rather than light cycle changes. These varieties transition to flowering automatically after a set vegetative period, making them well-suited for multiple annual harvests.

A non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in hemp plants. CBD is the primary compound of interest in industrial hemp genetics and has numerous applications in wellness, medical and cosmetic sectors.

The EU Common Catalogue of Varieties of Agricultural Plant Species. Varieties must be registered here to be legally marketed in the European Union. Registration requires meeting strict criteria for distinctness, uniformity and stability.

A plant variety that has been produced through selective breeding and is distinct, uniform, and stable. Cultivars are protected by plant variety rights and must meet DUS criteria for registration.

The regulatory framework governing the cultivation, processing and trade of industrial hemp in the European Union. Key parameters include maximum THC thresholds (currently 0.3% in the EU), certified variety requirements and Common Catalogue registration.

The complete set of genetic material of an organism. In plant breeding, genotype determines the potential traits of a variety, while the phenotype represents what is actually expressed under specific environmental conditions.

The percentage of seeds that successfully sprout under controlled conditions within a defined time period. A key quality indicator for commercial seed lots, typically measured as percentage germination over 7-14 days.

Industrial hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa cultivated for fiber, seed or cannabinoid production. In the EU, industrial hemp must contain no more than 0.3% THC and must derive from approved, registered varieties.

The offspring produced by crossing two genetically different parent plants. F1 hybrids often demonstrate heterosis (hybrid vigor), resulting in improved growth, yield or uniformity compared to either parent line.

The observable physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. Phenotyping is a key step in variety selection and breeding programs.

The duration of light exposure in a 24-hour period. Most cannabis varieties are photoperiod-sensitive, initiating flowering when the light period decreases below a critical threshold, typically 12 hours of darkness.

A traditional breeding technique in which plants with desirable traits are intentionally crossed to produce offspring with improved characteristics. Forms the foundation of all commercial variety development at GENELUX.

The primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. European regulations require industrial hemp varieties to contain less than 0.3% delta-9-THC to be legally cultivated and traded in the EU market.

The formal process of entering a plant variety into an official national or EU catalogue. Requires demonstrating DUS criteria (Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability) through field trials and laboratory testing over multiple growing seasons.