I was destroying the thick stem and root ball of the plant I recently chopped down. While doing so, I remembered something I read here on the forum regarding how the biology of the stem effects the uptake of water and nutrients. I started examining the thickest portion of the stalk at the first set of branches by slicing it to the core.
Here is a pic I took
That got me thinking, is there a book or other reference source that describes the inner workings of the Marijuana plant. I found these resources.
Biology of Marijuana @ http://www.scribd.com/doc/14437023/Biology-of-Marijuana
The Biology of Marijuana: From Gene to Behavior (Hardcover) by Emmanuel S Onaivi
http://www.amazon.com/Biology-Marijuana-Gene-Behavior/dp/041527348X#
Another good source of info I came across while doing this search is:
Cannabinoids: The active compounds in marijuana @ http://www.fcda.org/cannabinoids.htm
I thought it might prove beneficial if we held a discussion on the actual biology of this beloved plant. How to select the best specimens which exhibit these beneficial traits.
I'm a newbie so I really can't add much except links and my opinion.
I'm hoping some of the experienced growers and breeders will join in this discussion.
I am under the impression that a healthy root system is the most important aspect of growing successfully. The root system can't function efficiently if the structure of the upper plant is not also healthy and efficient.
Most conversations on growing center around the type of lighting, air circulation/exhaust and the type of food provided. I haven't seen any real discussions on the actual workings of the plant and how it utilizes all these external items.
Here is a pic I took
That got me thinking, is there a book or other reference source that describes the inner workings of the Marijuana plant. I found these resources.
Biology of Marijuana @ http://www.scribd.com/doc/14437023/Biology-of-Marijuana
The Biology of Marijuana: From Gene to Behavior (Hardcover) by Emmanuel S Onaivi
http://www.amazon.com/Biology-Marijuana-Gene-Behavior/dp/041527348X#
Another good source of info I came across while doing this search is:
Cannabinoids: The active compounds in marijuana @ http://www.fcda.org/cannabinoids.htm
I thought it might prove beneficial if we held a discussion on the actual biology of this beloved plant. How to select the best specimens which exhibit these beneficial traits.
I'm a newbie so I really can't add much except links and my opinion.
I'm hoping some of the experienced growers and breeders will join in this discussion.
I am under the impression that a healthy root system is the most important aspect of growing successfully. The root system can't function efficiently if the structure of the upper plant is not also healthy and efficient.
Most conversations on growing center around the type of lighting, air circulation/exhaust and the type of food provided. I haven't seen any real discussions on the actual workings of the plant and how it utilizes all these external items.