What Does F1, F2, F3 etc, Mean?

medicalgrowman · May 22, 2011

I oftentimes see a particular strain described as F1, F2, F3 etc.
what does that mean? I'd also like to learn other terms related to
strain manipulation such as "back-crossing"(I think I saw that term somewhere)
Any links would be appreciated!
Thanx!

kevin murphy · May 22, 2011

good question id like to know that aswell subbed...

VICTORYGARDENSHYDRO · May 22, 2011

found this, hope it helps
https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/137074-breeding-flow-chart.html

medicalgrowman · May 22, 2011

VICTORYGARDENSHYDRO said:
found this, hope it helps
https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/137074-breeding-flow-chart.html

Thanx! I'll check it out!

robert 14617 · May 22, 2011

from 420 mag

What is an F1, F2, and IBL?
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An IBL (inbred line) is a genetically homogeneous strain that grows uniformly from seed.

A hybrid is a strain made up of two genetically unlike parents, IBL or hybrid.

When you cross two different IBL strains for the FIRST time, it is called the F1 generation. When you cross two of the same F1 hybrid (inbreed), it is called the F2 generation.

The process of selective inbreeding must continue at least until the F4 to stabilize the recurrently selected traits. When you cross two specimens of an IBL variety, you get more of the same, because an IBL is homozygous, or true breeding for particular traits.

medicalgrowman · May 22, 2011

robert 14617 said:
from 420 mag

What is an F1, F2, and IBL?
permalink
An IBL (inbred line) is a genetically homogeneous strain that grows uniformly from seed.

A hybrid is a strain made up of two genetically unlike parents, IBL or hybrid.

When you cross two different IBL strains for the FIRST time, it is called the F1 generation. When you cross two of the same F1 hybrid (inbreed), it is called the F2 generation.

The process of selective inbreeding must continue at least until the F4 to stabilize the recurrently selected traits. When you cross two specimens of an IBL variety, you get more of the same, because an IBL is homozygous, or true breeding for particular traits.

Thanx! that helps alot!

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