// Definition
The inherent susceptibility of Afghan-origin cannabis genetics (Cannabis indica subsp. afghanica) to mold infection, stemming from their evolution in the dry climate of Afghanistan where natural resistance to mold was never a selective advantage.
// From the Episode
Rob Clarke explained that pre-Afghan era cannabis (Mexican, Colombian, Jamaican, Thai) descended from Indian narrow-leaf drug varieties adapted to semi-tropical climates with rainfall, giving them natural mold resistance. Modern hybrids all contain significant Afghan genetics introduced from the late 1970s, making the entire modern gene pool mold-susceptible. Clarke noted pre-Afghan varieties matured later but could handle harsh conditions without molding, unlike today's coddled hybrids.
// Source
Ep. 055 Hash Church LIV 54 →