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I didn't read every word of every post about your quest for purple buds. However its also a trait linked to cool night time temperatures. AI chat bot "Gemini" describes it better than I can ... I've copied and pasted the part that relates to your endeavors.
Here it is:
Cool nighttime temperatures can cause cannabis flowers to turn purple due to a fascinating interplay of genetics and plant physiology. Here's the breakdown:
Anthocyanin Production: The key players in this color change are pigments called anthocyanins. These are water-soluble flavonoids that can appear red, purple, or blue depending on the pH levels within the plant's tissues.
Genetic Predisposition: Some cannabis strains are genetically predisposed to produce higher levels of anthocyanins. These strains are more likely to exhibit purple hues when exposed to the right environmental conditions. Think of strains with "Purple" in their name, like Granddaddy Purple or Purple Haze.
Chlorophyll Breakdown: Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis. As the cannabis plant matures and enters the flowering stage, especially when exposed to cooler nighttime temperatures, the production of chlorophyll can slow down.
Temperature Trigger: Cool nighttime temperatures, particularly in the range of 50-60°F (10-15°C) during the final weeks of flowering, can trigger a stress response in certain cannabis strains. This stress can stimulate the production of anthocyanins.
Visibility of Anthocyanins: As chlorophyll levels decrease due to the cooler temperatures, the previously masked anthocyanin pigments become more visible, resulting in the purple coloration of the flowers (and sometimes leaves and stems).
Survival Mechanism (Possible): Some theories suggest that the production of anthocyanins in response to cooler temperatures might be a survival mechanism for the plant. The darker pigments could potentially help the plant absorb more heat.
In summary, when night temperatures drop, certain cannabis strains with the genetic capacity will produce more anthocyanins while simultaneously reducing chlorophyll production. This allows the purple pigments to become dominant, leading to the beautiful purple hues in the flowers.
I didn't read every word of every post about your quest for purple buds. However its also a trait linked to cool night time temperatures. AI chat bot "Gemini" describes it better than I can ... I've copied and pasted the part that relates to your endeavors.
Here it is:
Cool nighttime temperatures can cause cannabis flowers to turn purple due to a fascinating interplay of genetics and plant physiology. Here's the breakdown:
Anthocyanin Production: The key players in this color change are pigments called anthocyanins. These are water-soluble flavonoids that can appear red, purple, or blue depending on the pH levels within the plant's tissues.
Genetic Predisposition: Some cannabis strains are genetically predisposed to produce higher levels of anthocyanins. These strains are more likely to exhibit purple hues when exposed to the right environmental conditions. Think of strains with "Purple" in their name, like Granddaddy Purple or Purple Haze.
Chlorophyll Breakdown: Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis. As the cannabis plant matures and enters the flowering stage, especially when exposed to cooler nighttime temperatures, the production of chlorophyll can slow down.
Temperature Trigger: Cool nighttime temperatures, particularly in the range of 50-60°F (10-15°C) during the final weeks of flowering, can trigger a stress response in certain cannabis strains. This stress can stimulate the production of anthocyanins.
Visibility of Anthocyanins: As chlorophyll levels decrease due to the cooler temperatures, the previously masked anthocyanin pigments become more visible, resulting in the purple coloration of the flowers (and sometimes leaves and stems).
Survival Mechanism (Possible): Some theories suggest that the production of anthocyanins in response to cooler temperatures might be a survival mechanism for the plant. The darker pigments could potentially help the plant absorb more heat.
In summary, when night temperatures drop, certain cannabis strains with the genetic capacity will produce more anthocyanins while simultaneously reducing chlorophyll production. This allows the purple pigments to become dominant, leading to the beautiful purple hues in the flowers.
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them into my existing Tempature controller?
