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Photoflowering plants rely on photoperiod indicators to "decide" when to enter flowering. Indoors this is usually controlled by changing the [[Light#Light schedules|light schedule]] to include a dark period.
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A plant's genetics also has a huge impact on the cannabinoid content of the mature plant. Different strains have been bred to achieve a high THC content, no THC content, or even a 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC. There are many strains today that exceed 20% as a result of breeding for this characteristic.
* [https://en.seedfinder.eu/database/strains/cbd-rich/same-amount-of-thc-and-cbd/ List of 1:1 strains on seedfinder.eu]
Modern genetics has given us cannabis with a [https://dutch-passion.com/en/blog/understanding-and-using-cannabis-leaves-n985 wide variety of leaf apperances]▼
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Terpenes are compounds that create the taste and aroma of cannabis. The most notable terpenes are:
* Myrcene
* Pinene
* Caryophyllene
* Limonene
* Terpinolene
== Notable strains ==
▲Modern genetics has given us cannabis with a [https://dutch-passion.com/en/blog/understanding-and-using-cannabis-leaves-n985 wide variety of leaf apperances]
* Lowryder. The ruderalis strain that all auto-flowering strains descent from
* Ducksfoot
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