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In a sentence. A specific bred hemp variety; its chemotype fixes the THC:CBD ratio that decides legal eligibility.
A cultivar is a cultivated variety bred for stable traits. Its chemotype describes the cannabinoid profile — Type I (THC-dominant), Type II (balanced), Type III (CBD-dominant, the typical hemp chemotype). Approved hemp cultivars are bred to stay under the field THC limit, which is why many countries only permit varieties from an official catalogue.
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