An organic compound with a distinctive structure consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing ring. In cannabis and other plants, indole-related compounds can influence the plant’s growth and aroma. Indole is also a building block for many important biological molecules, including tryptophan (an essential amino acid) and serotonin (a neurotransmitter). In nature, indole is found in plants, fungi, and animals, and it is known for its complex and sometimes pungent odor.
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In the Wild — Example
The indole content in this cultivar is giving it that funky almost cheesy quality underneath the primary aroma.
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