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Scientists say they can spot high-CBD strains just from their leaves

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This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. These included qualitative traits, such as a width-to-height ratio, and quantitative measurements, including the number of leaflets and the general appearance of the inflorescences and trichomes on the plant. A short history of cannabis nomenclature.

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The Intelligent Robot Weed Trimmers Are Coming

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This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. The history of automation tells us that if anything is dull, dirty, or dangerous, really, you want to automate that,” Jon Gowa, CEO of Bloom Automation , tells Analytical Cannabis. It appears here with permission. Trimming cannabis can be a tough gig. Ivan Stajkovic/123rf).

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Grow landrace cannabis strains with ‘fair trade’ seeds from the source

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Traditionally dry-sifted trichomes and baked hashish from South Kashmir. View David Bienenstock’s articles. View original article. And what that does is not only help financially liberate people, it also assures them that—should anything happen to their crops—they must still save these seeds.

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Searching for the origin of Blue Dream marijuana strain

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Adequately dense, but not rock hard, the nugs are pale green with orange hairs and, while its appearance does showcase a bit of frostiness from the trichomes, it’s not incredibly sticky to the touch. When I ask Yoda why he thinks no one wanted to claim Blue Dream, he says it’s because it’s just another strain with no true history behind it.

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The best strains of all time: 100 top cannabis strains to try

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GDP flowers bloom with shades of deep purple, a beautiful backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white trichomes. The harsh climate conditioned the plant to grow a thick protective layer of trichomes, making this strain great for making hash. With chunky buds and a thick coat of trichomes, Durban is revered by hashmakers.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

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Listen & Subscribe: In light of Black History Month, we feel it is important and relevant to talk about how minorities in the United States and around the world have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs. Tuning in, you’ll hear more about what these trichomes are and why they’re important.