Thanks for that 'RODELIZATION' Lesson!!! Very interesting.
I'm just starting out with my first indoor system, with the aim of eventually running a full SOG in my closet!. Ive grown outdoors for years and only from bag seed with little glory due to pests and timing the equinox.
I'm re-motivated for this attempt since I've inherited a small 'Blueberry' female, cloned from a credible source. So I've been practicing my own cloning skills from her. Got 3 at 12days old so far, so good, Stoaked!!
Ive also given into the urge to germinate some seeds from a bag of weed in search of an alternate strain..
Now originally this particular bag contained a full ounce of rather nice, seed free smoke. Seed free! until it came to the end of the bag, There before my eyes, 2 healthy seeds clinked into the bowel with the last buds... This has happened on a couple of occasions over the years and often just counted them as potential hermaphrodite offspring from a hermaphrodite mother or just cross pollinated buds. Both of which I've never much bothered with. This bag was so nice i resisted the urge to throw them into the ashtray, thinking these might just be worth a try...
After reading a few posts including
Kremnon's I'm thinking, I could quite possibly have myself 2 feminized seeds. Is this right?? Please forgive my dimness, I'm Stoned at 4am..
Is it really possible for a female in full flower capable of effectively pollinating herself and her sister clones around her with her own XX genes via these stray 'stress bananas'
I read on a separate post that "All female plants have the ability to produce A seed or more without actual pollination, in times of stress as a backup mechanism to prolong the species." basically self Rodelization. LOL. I'm presuming my 2 seeds are a result of this process. If not, they are more likely the result of a little stray pollen contaminating the previous growers room rendering them probably worthless to me.
Now im no genetisist tho I'm left with the question, If all females have this 'Backup Mechanism' could this be the cause or result of the genetic anomaly Hermaphroditus.??? therefor, programming my 2 seeds and Kremnon's rodelization method to all be potential hemies?
Does anyone know where 'Hermies' comes from?? I'm guessing its like asking where did herpes originate?... well at least i know where i got it!, Filthy MILF!!
For anyone whos still reading this for your interest I've quoted some relevant Wikipedia
"'In
biological context, a
hermaphrodite is an organism that has both
male and
female reproductive organs.
[1]
Many
taxonomic groups of animals (mostly
invertebrates), do not have separate sexes (genders). In these groups, hermaphroditism is a normal condition, enabling a form of
sexual reproduction in which both partners can act as the "male" or "female". For example, the great majority of
pulmonate and
opisthobranch snails and
slugs are hermaphrodites. Hermaphroditism is also found in some
fish, and to a lesser degree in other
vertebrates."
So Since hermaphroditism is a normal condition I'm wanna ask Kremnon How many Rodelized seeds have you seen or know of, pull through the motions of life, resulting in 100% female everytime?
As i understand it, interbreeding in Vertebrates will often give the offspring greatly increased chance of developing genetic anomalies. A clash in the gene pool if you like. So I'm wondering can the same rule apply to Invertebrates?
I decided to go for it with my two anyway. I've a new trick to germinating seeds. By soaking them in the little Rootex hormone solution & water, left over from my cloning trial. For newbies reading this, the principal is, if they float to begin with their good, rotten or damaged ones usually sink after you dunk them a bit. After around 12-24 hrs the good seeds sink, letting you know the solutions penetrated the shell, germination's begun. Now place your seed's in the growing medium. Ive found this is undoubtedly the best method since it reduces the risk of damaging the delicate root once the shell finally pops. 99% success rate so far. Already worked for my two mystery seeds. I'll keep this spot posted on their result.
Ive bought myself one of tho's 90w Tri-Band LED's (ultimately to flowers under) and have the 14,000k 130w CFL (for vegies) in the post. Ill post some pics on a new thred at a later date. Save jackin this one.
Thanks for reading my smashed ramble. Cheers Kremnon!