// Definition
The wide genetic diversity within Afghan cannabis populations, encompassing thousands of different seed lines from many regional areas of Afghanistan. Despite the common perception of Afghan as a single broadleaf type, the reality includes significant morphological and chemical variation between regions.
// From the Episode
Sam discussed having thousands of different Afghan seeds from many different areas of Afghanistan. Mel Frank's Afghan collection referenced as historically significant. Afghan landrace was the dominant variety in regional areas before hybridization. Afghan plants described as having distinct morphology compared to tropical plants. Sam noted Afghan varieties may not require the same cultivation approach as modern hybrids. Discussion of how very little hybridization had occurred in Afghan communities, maintaining slow, stable landrace development.
// Source
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