// Definition
The progressive decline in vigor, oil content, and overall plant health that occurs when cannabis lines are repeatedly inbred without introducing new genetic material. Plants may start at 3-4% total oil and decline steadily with each generation of self-pollination or sibling crosses.
// From the Episode
Skunkman Sam discussed this in context of Ep200 — observing oil content depression through inbreeding. This connects to the genetic weakness discussion and why maintaining genetic diversity matters. When breeding Skunk, he noted the soil and growing methods affected expression. The total oil 'just keeps going down' with each inbred generation. Links to broader breeding for hash discussion.
// Source
Ep. 200 Hash Church 200 →