Leaves turning white

[Rusty Trichome]

Also I don't "dick" with people for no reason and those photos are untouched.

I'm as calm as they come, what would suggest that I wasn't?

Perhaps it was your rather defensive denial to an obviously far-fetched possibility. But these days...a possibility indeed. Whatever...no harm no foul.

Faddenator: The condition isn't mysterious. But the cause and effect are. If it is albinoism, (versus a chemical/enviornmental cause) then it's genetic. There...happy? I'm just looking for the reason, cause and/or purpose behind the 'random discoloration'. True albinoism has no color on entire plant or animal, does it? Any clues how a true albino plant would photosynthesize? (Hint: it cant) Why would you encourage a plant to expend all it's energy to produce unusable appendages?

Years ago there was an Alaskan strain (I think it was an autoflower, but not completely sure) that showed early varriegation, but I'm pretty sure it grew out of the annomaly with time and maturity, and from the pix I saw...was more of a yellow than a white.

Sorry if looking past the 'albinoism' theory seemed to yank your chain, but if he did get the seeds from a reputible breeder, and there was none of DJ Shorts varriegated strains listed as part of the strain heritage, then something or someone may be contaminating our seed stock, and I'm curious if this is the case. A white leaf can not photosynthesize. If this is a trait that is being encouraged by backyard breeders thinking it "looks cool" I would certainly think hard about preserving my strains, and keeping them from mingling with these "new-Improved" strains. With no industry controlls or regulation, this sort of thing will likely continue...but to what end?

Also, why hasn't there been documented cases of this for the past 50 years if this is normal and nothing to be concerned with? I've been growing cannabis for many years (easily decades) without seeing this in my garden, nor seeing it in anybody elses' garden for that matter. Until a certain breeders' verriegated strains came along, that is. Perhaps he stumbled upon this genetic defect, perhaps he caused it. I'm just a little curious which it is, and how and why. Might even be a simple answer of no concern.

I do what I can do to accomodate all with plant problems or questions. If my requests sound redundant, then either I skipped what was written, or am looking for more information. And no, I will not spend an extra 20 minutes muddling through a post looking for the hidden details. That's why there's a form. I care enough to help, but am only a human. A human with other responsibilites that far outweigh this forum. Perhaps were I paid a CanCom salary...

I asked a few questions for my information base. I figured I could kill time till someone smarter than I responded to shed a more technical light on the issue. We all know that just didn't happen.

But if the way I troubleshoot bothers you, please feel free wait till someone else lends a hand. I'm not the only one in here capable of answers. :thumbsup:

[Faddenator]

Rusty - I wasn't trying to offend you, though clearly that seems to have happened. I'm sorry.

In terms of cannabis, I honestly thought that albinoism (A term which I learned on these forums) was a simple genetic defect that caused white streaks on leaves. I'm fully aware that 'true' albinos lack all pigment whatsoever, but 'albinoism' does not necessarily affect an entire organism.

You may troubleshoot however you see fit. Since I've joined this site, you've stuck out to me as the most knowledgeable, learned member. That being said, If you decide to never answer another question of mine again, I might as well sign up for another forum. Not because no one else gives good advice, but because I'd much prefer being a member somewhere where I'm not targeted for making a simple observation. I sincerely hope this is not the case though - I like it here.

Can we just forget I said anything?

[Rusty Trichome]

Sorry Fad, I just get real tired of individuals getting on my case about not the advise I give, but the way I give it. I really don't give much of a crap any more, as I get enough satisfaction from the thank-you's, and the fuck-you's are usually personality driven. I offer advice because my wife and I would have been screwed were it not for a couple of breeders I learned from, quite a few years ago. So I'm payin' it forward till the game no longer holds my interest. :jointsmile:

When doing the quote thing, it's easier for me if I've got a few questions to answer, to use that system. Especially if responding to more than one member in the same post. Otherwise I get lost half way through the response. It isn't usually a spotlight, but more a reminder of the question/statement so there's no confusion. (granted, sometimes it is a spotlight though)

Am I targeting you? No more than I target any other member. People come and go often in here, but all I usually see are questions or criticism, not the usernames and personalities. And of course...some days my fuse is shorter than on other's.

Anyway, metalarclemon: good luck and sorry for the quazi-hijacking. :thumbsup:

[Faddenator]

Am I targeting you? No more than I target any other member. People come and go often in here, but all I usually see are questions or criticism, not the usernames and personalities. And of course...some days my fuse is shorter than on other's.
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It sounded like you were going to ignore my questions from now on... I'm glad I was wrong.

[metalarclemon]

Thanks for the help, every tidbit counts!

[Faddenator]

Oh yeah, I wanted to apologize for the threadjack as well. My bad Metalarc.

Hope everything is going good.

[metalarclemon]

no problem at all. I am going to record a grow from start to finish today on these ladies.