the thought that the trichome production is a defense mechanism against UVB is certainly considered within the literature to date. and that is the basis for this discussion, the relationship between trichome, UVB, and then ultimately THC (as an indivdual compound). the role of the trichome is also being discussed in gthe thread Evolution of the trichome (
The Evolution of the Trichome). I am really interested in the role of UVB light plays in the physical presence of THC and if UVB is increased can we also anticipate an increase in THC. there would appear to be significant evidence that this is true. the question then becomes, how do we administer that type of light most effectively and to optimize the THC production - does it mean strain development? i.e.e, breeding for strong trichome AND THC production in the presence on UVB light? is it possibnle to achieve improvements merely from adaptive changes as oppposed to genetic mapping changes? I am having a ball with this.....