hello @Opie welcome to OG,
I believe that here you will find all the information you need:
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Up potting done… I definatley have 2 polys in the group so this is turning into a trial as well. Other than that the group is healthy and thriving.
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UBC
That’s got to be in the genes…Don’t you think?
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spit sunflower seeds all over my screen!
very good, very good.
regards,
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I think anything can become a fixed trait.
Found an article that’s relevant https://medium.com/plant-cell-extracts/up-sizing-the-tale-of-the-polyploid-giants-508f9f7db
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Thx Digs
Great article!
Many have seen Poly gals…Has anyone ever come across a Poly male.?
I get the impression with Cannabis, being dioecious, will be next to impossible to stabilize with its tendency to Hermie…Especially since the poly trait itself seems to be the result of environmental stressors…
It would be an interesting project to undertake at some point…Unfortunately, that colchicine can be quite toxic to work with from everything
I’ve read…
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I have no interest in genetic modification using chemicals and in fact I swing in the opposite direction. I do want to grow them out but I would not try breeding with them. If polys were a “thing”, Dutch passion would have had something dialed in by now.
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UBC
I totally respect that! Good on you…
Where can we draw the line?
I guess my question/confusion…Is colchicine
a chemical, hormone, natural bio compound…
In this day and age there is so much gray area and confusion.
Asditionally, Think of UV light and its impact on resin and cannabinoid production?..a benefit; with the plant increasing resin production to protect itself…but its radiation.
The question (gray area) then morphs into possible concern of this “radiation” and influence…Just tough for me to determine the line and direction as to natural, chemical, radiation.
Or how about the influence of heavy metals to create fem’s (STS, CS)
an interesting discussion none the less…
Example…My cousin raves about BC strawberries…even waits for them in anticipation come springtime…yet Diggy’s article shows us what they are comprised of…Polyhybrids
Cheers
Toast
Colchicine
Medication
Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout and Behçet’s disease. In gout, it is less preferred to NSAIDs or steroids. Other uses include the prevention of pericarditis and familial Mediterranean fever. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset, particularly at high doses. Wikipedia
Formula: C22H25NO6
Molar mass: 399.437 g/mol
CAS ID: 64-86-8
Elimination half-life: 26.6-31.2 hours
Metabolism: Metabolism, partly by [CYP3A4](
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Colchicine is a natural chemical derived from the bean tree.
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Hey O.R.
Thanks for chiming in…
I found that Colchicine came from natural sources…so I was less inclined to be concerned with using it to create polyploids…
For obvious reasons, some are concerned with using chemicals modify cannabis genetics…
Should colchicine be a concern?
Any Thoughts?
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I agree completely and dont even get me started on Avid…I’ve witnessed it used as a murder weapon! If things are in balance large amount of chemicals are not needed…IMHO of course!
What are the costs long term? The money is nice but at what cost?
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I hear ya bandit…
I’m just wonder about its use with the intention of creating some Cannabis plants with stacked genes for one generation…
Once you have the ball rolling…Potentially taking cuttings (or long shot…or seeds)
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Not sure if long term effects of abusing this chemical.
I’ve also seen it produce lots of mutants.
Haven’t messed with it since the late 70’s we dropped it after running into some forefront breeders of old.
Having to wear rubber gloves aint my thing, it is a poison.
I’m not a big advocate of changing cell structure, love ole manature.
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Just a few update pics. Healthy and happy. The last pic is a polyploid. I am very impressed with the structure and consistency. If you look at the pic carefully you will see the third branch at each node I will try to get some better pics later.
Cheers
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What makes you say that? Did you get it genetically tested, or is it just showing whorled phyllotaxy?
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It was definitely me lol
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It was not tested @ReikoX just an assumption. There is a lab that can test it not far from me I’m just not sure if it’s worth it. I will be able to get clones in another week or so and then make that decision.
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