Hey Rusty, the pictures ain't so bad, of course there is no way short of hooking up a camera to a microscope to be able to see the precursor hairs of the trichomes. But your observations have that covered. Seems there is not much difference between groups in that respect, at least at this stage.

I tried to do some research on your question of interference to UVb from light sources that might cancel or distort the UVb. I haven't found anything along those lines...yet, but I'll keep looking.

I did come across some interesting work that has been done on producing THC from the plants chemicals artifically using UVb. A Dr. Mechoulam (who with Dr. Gaoni isolated THC in 1964) has worked on medial applications of mj for over 40 years now. He was the first to also synthesize THC (marinol) and his process uses UVb light to do the conversion. Seems he is the father of medical marijuana research, especially dealing with the cannabinoids and endocannabinoids. I am trying to find some of his scientific papers, but without even seeing them I am sure UVb plays a major role in THC production.

Sorry I was among the missing for a week or so, but I don't have a housekeeper till after Labor Day so Tonto and I took a road trip to a couple of car shows and casinos. Keeps us from messing up the house and me from having to cook for us.

Keep the updates and observations comming, the early use of UVb
supplemental lighting might be as usefull as it's late use.