Maybe some combination of Jasmonic Acid and UVB lighting would do the trick, although I think that since THC is produced as a defense measure that maybe increased trichs will also trigger increased THC production....I see this cup as half full
Where did you find Jasmonic Acid
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--I am a PhD student in Plant Molecular Biology...You guys are very very impressively well educated. That said I will offer what I know.
Jasmonates are selectively up-regulated in response to insect attack. Insects pierce basal leaf cells or petioles very often, releasing distinct alkaloids and unique hormone derivatives recognized by the plant. Jasmonates trigger quite a few responses.
1. Jasmonates alter C and N partitioning away from apical growth into flower finishing and Yes...Trichome production. The exceptions to this rule are trichome production and root allelochemical exudation, both are forms of plant chemical defense.
2. Plants will go through a brief period (48 hrs) of excessive transpiration upon Jasmonate release. Be careful of dosing.
3. If excessive exogenous Jasmonate is applied to leaves, the leaves will essentially be aborted, akin to abscisic acid or salicyclate applications.
I think it's a very sly method of increasing trichome production. Just realize that you are tricking the plant into thinking it's being attacked by insects. This carries other ramifications other than increased trichome production. TIMING will be the most important factor for a successful use of Jasmonates. Put it on when the vast majority of your calyx development is completed. Hope I helped. This place absolutely rules. I wish I could do real MJ science in my lab.