Clarke defined his use of pistillate as the female and staminate as the male. If i'm interpreting correctly, what i think he's saying is that a female/pistillate plant that due to stress/or whatever develops staminate/male flowers and then pollenates(selfed) itself will produce largely female seeds/offspring. I've grown gardens with a VAST variety of plants - perinials, annuals, veggies, herbs, and the cannabis is one of the most interesting plants i've encountered! it seems so "basic" a life cycle until you encounter the "hermie"! I don't mind the headache...i've got nothing but time on my hands and plenty of room to work with, and aside from the time it takes to results, it's kinda fun. it will be interesting to see if this "seed theory" is correct. As a hobby, i love the idea that i can continuously replenish my stock. now that comment is based purely on the assumption that what the plant gives is "quality smoke" - agreed!