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So Jorge Cervantes says that different genetic lines of cannabis should be referred to as "varities" rather than "strains". I decided to look up the definitions of each to form my own opinion and have posted them below. I tend to agree with Jorge on this one.
Your call?
Variety - Biology
a. A taxonomic subdivision of a species consisting of naturally occurring or selectively bred populations or individuals that differ from the remainder of the species in certain minor characteristics.
b. An organism, especially a plant, belonging to such a subdivision
Strain - Biology A group of organisms of the same species, having distinctive characteristics but not usually considered a separate breed or variety
Your call?
Variety - Biology
a. A taxonomic subdivision of a species consisting of naturally occurring or selectively bred populations or individuals that differ from the remainder of the species in certain minor characteristics.
b. An organism, especially a plant, belonging to such a subdivision
Strain - Biology A group of organisms of the same species, having distinctive characteristics but not usually considered a separate breed or variety