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I am just curious if there is any information out there about what is happening during the last 10 days or so up until the point of peak maturity. I am not interested in the GROW FAQ content but more details about what follows below:
When I examine the leaves under a scope it seems like many of the trichs begin as small bubbles on the leaves that balloon outward in a spongiform-like growth. It also seems like there has been a noticeable shift in trichrome density since I started flushing 4 days ago.
The developed [stalked] trichs are almost all cloudy with roughly 10% of them being amber. I understand that the breakdown of THC leads to --> CBN's etc that produce a different 'couch-lock' effect. But does the presence of small bubbles along the midline of the leaf that are not vertically elongated indicate that trichrome development is still in it's early stages??
The swelling of the buds has slowed dramatically. Now it seems like the plant has shifted its development toward the formation of THC. Why is this favorable in terms of evolution? HASN'T ANYONE WONDERED why the plant developed THC to begin with? Is it acting as a sunscreen or phytoprotectant. As an animal attractant? Is it an accidental byproduct of some other favorable development? If we understood why the plant is making THC to begin with - we may be able to genetically favor its production by altering gene expression - eg. cross breeding with other plant species that upregulate similar resin producing genes, etc.
Has anyone ever heard of genetically modified bud? And I don't mean via selective breeding but rather through gene experimentation.
I am sure that these aren't the first time that these questions have been asked. But it's hard to find a reliable consolidated source for this stuff.
Thanks to all replies!
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When I examine the leaves under a scope it seems like many of the trichs begin as small bubbles on the leaves that balloon outward in a spongiform-like growth. It also seems like there has been a noticeable shift in trichrome density since I started flushing 4 days ago.
The developed [stalked] trichs are almost all cloudy with roughly 10% of them being amber. I understand that the breakdown of THC leads to --> CBN's etc that produce a different 'couch-lock' effect. But does the presence of small bubbles along the midline of the leaf that are not vertically elongated indicate that trichrome development is still in it's early stages??
The swelling of the buds has slowed dramatically. Now it seems like the plant has shifted its development toward the formation of THC. Why is this favorable in terms of evolution? HASN'T ANYONE WONDERED why the plant developed THC to begin with? Is it acting as a sunscreen or phytoprotectant. As an animal attractant? Is it an accidental byproduct of some other favorable development? If we understood why the plant is making THC to begin with - we may be able to genetically favor its production by altering gene expression - eg. cross breeding with other plant species that upregulate similar resin producing genes, etc.
Has anyone ever heard of genetically modified bud? And I don't mean via selective breeding but rather through gene experimentation.
I am sure that these aren't the first time that these questions have been asked. But it's hard to find a reliable consolidated source for this stuff.
Thanks to all replies!
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