The Dons' Organic Garden

DonTesla

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In response to a friend that asked whats the point of smoking anthoscyanin(s):

Hmm, perhaps you're assuming that most ppl just smoke their medicine but really, most ppl that need it for actual medicine use the plant in several ways.. creams, balms, tinctures, pills, edibles, soaps, sprays, dog treats, vape, smoke, drinks, sauces, oils, syrups, concentrates, etc etc.

Your avenue is great and a more than worthy one, you make the world a better place...however, it may exploit only 5-10% of that whole and overall related market or so. I am just aiming to stay thinking a bit bigger picture. I don't sell any of my flowers, they are either consumed by my friends and fam for free or donated to events...but I do hope a hearty marriage of benefits may stem from our ongoing research. We will know much much much more after I do my PhD, haha, but for now, I can say that:

Anthocyanins, the largest water-soluble pigments in the plant kingdom, are a type of flavonoid, a phytonutrient found exclusively in plants. Plants with these colorful pigments have long been valued in herbal medicine for their numerous health benefits.

Additional research shows that anthocyanins inhibit nuclear factor-kB activation, thus reducing the pro-inflammatory mediators that are linked to the initiation of degenerative diseases. *

*Karlsen A1, Retterstøl L, et al. Anthocyanins inhibit nuclear factor-kappaB activation in monocytes and reduce plasma concentrations of pro-inflammatory mediators in healthy adults, J Nutr. 2007 Aug;137(8):1951-4.

and YES
It survives many cooking processes, and concentrates well.. including making Rosin, one of my faves, which yes, can go pure red, purple or pink.. or even blue in high ph and metallic situations..

If your customers had this, I am sure they would thank you whether recreational or not!

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DonTesla

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My next goal in the garden is to get BOTH types of antho-trichome expression to occur at the SAME time in the SAM plant.

That is, both hypodermal (or neck) cells as well as secretory (or head) cells... to have pink and magenta hues.

(then after that, I want to conquer this damn (tricky) basal cell at the tip of the glands stalk but sitting beneath the trichome's bulbous head..)

Wish me luck, I may need it!

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DonTesla

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Interesting to note:

Anthocyanins may have a protective role in plants against extreme temperatures.[5][6] Tomato (and cannabis) plants protect against cold stress with anthocyanins countering reactive oxygen species, leading to a lower rate of cell death in leaves.[5]

5. Qiu, Zhengkun; Wang, Xiaoxuan; Gao, Jianchang; Guo, Yanmei; Huang, Zejun; Du, Yongchen (2016-03-04). "The Tomato Hoffman's Anthocyaninless Gene Encodes a bHLH Transcription Factor Involved in Anthocyanin Biosynthesis That Is Developmentally Regulated and Induced by Low Temperatures". PLOS ONE. 11 (3): e0151067. Bibcode:2016PLoSO..1151067Q. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0151067. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 4778906
. PMID 26943362.

6. Jump up ^ Breusegem, Frank Van; Dat, James F. (2006-06-01). "Reactive Oxygen Species in Plant Cell Death". Plant Physiology. 141 (2): 384–390. doi:10.1104/pp.106.078295. ISSN 1532-2548. PMC 1475453
. PMID 16760492.
 
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DonTesla

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Delphinidin (also delphinidine[1][2]) is an anthocyanidin, a primary plant pigment, and also an antioxidant.[3]Delphinidin gives blue hues to flowers in the genera Viola and Delphinium. It also gives the blue-red color of the grape that produces Cabernet Sauvignon, and can be found in cranberries and Concord grapes as well as pomegranates,[4] and bilberries.[5]

Delphinidin, like nearly all other anthocyanidins, is pH-sensitive, i.e. a natural pH indicator, and changes from red in acidic solution to blue in basic solution.

Super cool hey!?
 
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DonTesla

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New pics coming this wknd!

Here is a good video though with some interesting facts embedded throughout.. figured should share here too!

Any one able to find the links mentioned at the 43:04 mark??

 

SSR

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You're more than welcome:hug:
It looks as if the PDF is a collection of data points to serve as a launch pad for proper clinical trials relating to the terpenes rather than just THC and CBD.

Perhaps its worth scouring the rest of the site and/or their videos for more information on improving them?
I have to say that I'm impressed with the logging of all those terpene profiles, that's taken an enormous amount of work
 

DonTesla

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You're more than welcome:hug:
It looks as if the PDF is a collection of data points to serve as a launch pad for proper clinical trials relating to the terpenes rather than just THC and CBD.

Perhaps its worth scouring the rest of the site and/or their videos for more information on improving them?
I have to say that I'm impressed with the logging of all those terpene profiles, that's taken an enormous amount of work
Well said. I agree.
This was also interesting.
https://www.theganjier.com/2015/10/09/winner-and-top-16-results-for-the-2nd-annual-golden-tarp-award/
 

Tim1987

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Terpenes are the key. I actually have trouble when the terpene expression is too loud. Some of the TGA strains are ridiculously loud!
I really like the sweet, floral, and creamy notes.
Berry, rose, cream, cookies, coffee, fairy floss, fruit etc etc.
Drives me absolutely mad. Puts such a smile on my face. Even affects my mood a little.
Love the smell of Mary Jane.
 

DonTesla

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Great video!
"Loud smells" are always the most intriguing for me.
Terpenes always put a smile on my face.
Aerobically speaking. Generally...........Lol.
:weed:
They put big smiles on my face too, haha..

most of the anecdotal research done on terpene benefits is actually in the aromatherapy field, as mentioned in the above vid, but yeah they are for sure known to affect mood, alertness, aid sleep, and much much more.

Terpenes are the key. I actually have trouble when the terpene expression is too loud. ..
THAT, is a really, REALLY good problem to have, J'amigo. lol.
 
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