// Definition
The relationship between growing elevation and cannabis resin production, where higher altitudes expose plants to different UV bands (particularly UVB) that can influence trichome development and cannabinoid content.
// From the Episode
Skunkman Sam explains that altitude creates different UV exposure because at higher elevations, different UV bands penetrate the atmosphere. They tested UV supplementation indoors but couldn't replicate altitude effects. The discussion connects to coffee growing at altitude as an analogy — altitude absolutely makes a difference with cannabis. Phenotypical expression is controlled by genetics but UV exposure modulates it.
// Source
Ep. 076 Hash Church LXXVI 76 →