Definitions
- Referring to a plant variety that has been developed or selected through cultivation. - Talking about a specific type of plant that has been bred for certain characteristics, such as size, color, or disease resistance. - Describing a plant that has been propagated through cloning or other artificial means.
- Referring to a genetic variant of a plant or microorganism. - Talking about a specific type of cannabis plant with distinct properties, such as potency or flavor. - Describing a particular breed or lineage of animals, such as dogs or horses.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to variations within a species.
- 2Both words are used in the context of agriculture and horticulture.
- 3Both words are used to describe specific types of plants or microorganisms.
- 4Both words can be used to indicate desirable traits or characteristics.
What is the difference?
- 1Propagation: Cultivars are typically propagated through cloning or other artificial means, while strains reproduce sexually or asexually.
- 2Usage: Cultivar is more commonly used in the context of horticulture and agriculture, while strain is more commonly used in the context of microbiology and cannabis culture.
- 3Scope: Cultivar can refer to any cultivated plant variety, while strain is typically used to describe specific types of microorganisms or cannabis plants.
- 4Connotation: Cultivar has a more formal and technical connotation, while strain is associated with a more casual and colloquial tone.
Remember this!
Cultivar and strain are both terms used to describe variations within a species, but they differ in their origin, propagation, usage, scope, and connotation. Cultivar refers to a plant variety that has been developed or selected through cultivation, while strain refers to a genetic variant that occurs naturally or through mutation. Cultivar is more commonly used in the context of horticulture and agriculture, while strain is more commonly used in the context of microbiology and cannabis culture.
