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Ban Bua General Population 2024
ZOM-THA-PHU-1220240005
At a Glance
Classification	Landrace
Accession Type	General population
Selection Type	N/A
Chemotype	Unknown
Flowering Time	18–24 weeks
Plant Height	2–3 m
Photoperiod	Short-day
Botanical Characteristics
Growth Pattern	Christmas tree
Leaf Shape	Narrow
Leaflets	9
Flower Structure	Foxtailed
Hierarchy
Gene Pool	Southeast Asia
Regional Complex	Khorat Plateau
Growing Region	Northeastern Thailand
Location
Country	Thailand
Province/State	Sakhon Nakhon
District	Kut Bak
Locality	Ban Bua
Coordinates	17.070102, 103.783247
Elevation	200 m
Traditional Names
Local Name	กัญชา
Translation	Ganja
Collection
Method	Seeds
Sourcing Type	Point of Origin
Date	2025-01-10
Collector	Isabella,Éloïse
Conservation
Priority	High
Legal Threats	Legal cultivation permitted
Cultivation
Status	Active
Preservation
Seed Storage	Zomia Genetic Library

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Ban Bua General Population 2024 is a landrace cannabis accession collected by Isabella and Éloïse of the Zomia Collective in Sakhon Nakhon, Thailand.

Geography

Ban Bua is located in Kut Bak district, Sakhon Nakhon, Thailand, within the Northeastern Thailand growing region at an elevation of approximately 200 meters.

Collection Details

This accession was collected by Isabella and Éloïse in January 2025 from a broker in Ban Bua village. The accession represents the general population cultivated on several farms rather than a specific accession or phenotype. Two locally named phenotypic expressions are recognised within the population: "Tiger Tail" (Hang Suea) and "Squirrel Tail" (Hang Krarok).

Botanical Characteristics

Plants reach approximately 2 to 3 meters in height. Leaves are narrow with up to 9 leaflets. The plants flower under a short-day photoperiod, with flowering extending 18 to 24 weeks under natural conditions. Flowers typically display foxtailed structures.

Aroma

Effects

Conservation Status

The accession is recorded at high conservation priority. Cannabis cultivation is legal in the area and growers are replacing traditional landraces with modern genetics all throughout the growing region.

Gallery

Smoke Reports

References

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-'''Ban Bua General Population 2024''' is a domesticate landrace cannabis accession originating from [[Ban Bua]] on the [[Kut Bak plateau]] in the [[Phu Phan Mountains]] of [[Sakhon Nakhon Province]], [[Isan]], [[Thailand]]. The accession represents the broader open population maintained by farmers through traditional [[open-pollination]] practices and reflects the genetic diversity of the Lao-Isan cannabis gene pool present in the region.
+'''Ban Bua General Population 2024''' is a [[Landrace cannabis|landrace cannabis]] [[Accessions|accession]] collected by [[User:Izazomia|Isabella]] and [[User:Eloise Zomia|Éloïse]] of the [[Zomia Collective]] in [[Sakhon Nakhon]], [[Thailand]].
-This population includes several recognizable phenotypic expressions, most notably the locally named “Tiger Tail” (Hang Suea) and “Squirrel Tail” (Hang Krarok) types. Plants are cultivated for both recreational and medicinal purposes and are part of a long-standing ganja farming tradition in [[Northeastern Thailand]]. Seeds were collected at point of origin by [[User:Eloise Zomia|Éloïse]] and [[User:Izazomia|Isabella]] as part of the Zomia Collective’s ethnobotanical documentation and landrace preservation work.
 == Geography ==
-[[Ban Bua]] is located on the [[Kut Bak plateau]] within the [[Phu Phan Mountains]] of [[Sakhon Nakhon Province]] in [[Isan]], [[Thailand]]. The region lies within the upland agricultural zone of [[Northeastern Thailand]] at an elevation of approximately 200 meters.
+Ban Bua is located in [[Kut Bak]] district, [[Sakhon Nakhon]], Thailand, within the [[Northeastern Thailand]] growing region at an elevation of approximately 200 meters.
-The plateau environment experiences a tropical monsoon climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Farmers typically plant cannabis during the rainy months and harvest during the dry season. The geographic isolation of the Phu Phan uplands has historically contributed to the preservation of locally adapted landrace populations.
 == Collection Details ==
-Ban Bua General Population 2024 was collected from a farmer in Bua village who showed us his farm where he practices traditional [[open-pollination]]. This accession represents the general population rather than a specific phenotype, capturing the full spectrum of variation present within the Ban Bua landrace population. This includes both the robust “Tiger Tail” plants and the more delicate “Squirrel Tail” forms commonly observed in the area. Seeds were collected at point of origin and archived as part of the Zomia Collective’s seed preservation program.
+This accession was collected by [[User:Izazomia|Isabella]] and [[User:Eloise Zomia|Éloïse]] in January 2025 from a broker in Ban Bua village. The accession represents the general population cultivated on several farms rather than a specific accession or phenotype. Two locally named phenotypic expressions are recognised within the population: "Tiger Tail" (Hang Suea) and "Squirrel Tail" (Hang Krarok).
 == Botanical Characteristics ==
-Plants belonging to the Ban Bua population are tall narrow-leaf drug type cannabis plants reaching approximately 2–3 meters in height. Growth follows a Christmas tree structure with strong apical dominance and lateral branching.
+Plants reach approximately 2 to 3 meters in height. Leaves are narrow with up to 9 leaflets. The plants flower under a short-day photoperiod, with flowering extending 18 to 24 weeks under natural conditions. Flowers typically display foxtailed structures.
-Leaves are narrow with typically nine leaflets. Flowering occurs under a short-day photoperiod and may extend for 18–24 weeks under natural seasonal conditions. Flowers frequently display foxtailed structures and produce large quantities of seeded floral clusters typical of traditional ganja cultivation systems.
+== Aroma ==
-Two prominent phenotypic expressions occur within the population. The Tiger Tail phenotype is characterized by thicker colas, stronger branching, and a heavier trichome coating, while the Squirrel Tail phenotype produces longer, more delicate, often foxtailed flowers with whispier morphology and sweeter aromatic profiles.
+== Effects ==
 == Conservation Status ==
-The Ban Bua cannabis population remains widely cultivated by local farmers, with an estimated population size of approximately 10,000 plants across the surrounding farms. Despite its continued cultivation, several emerging pressures threaten the long-term genetic stability of the landrace.
+The accession is recorded at high conservation priority. Cannabis cultivation is legal in the area and growers are replacing traditional landraces with modern genetics all throughout the growing region.
-Recent shifts toward seedless flower production have led to increased removal of male plants, reducing effective pollination and contributing to a genetic bottleneck. In some cases, hermaphroditic plants have begun to replace male plants as pollen sources. Additional risks include the introduction of foreign genetics and changing agricultural practices throughout [[Isan]].
-Conservation efforts led by the Zomia Collective aim to document and preserve these traditional populations by supporting farmers who maintain healthy male populations and by archiving seeds representing the full diversity of the Ban Bua landrace.
-== Context ==
-The [[Phu Phan Mountains]] of [[Sakhon Nakhon Province]] have long been a center of traditional cannabis cultivation. Local farmers in [[Ban Bua]] have preserved the Lao-Isan landrace through generations of careful selection and open-pollination, maintaining both cultural and genetic continuity. Historically, cannabis from this region was part of the famed Thai Stick trade, prized for its potent effects and complex terpene profiles.
-Today, Ban Bua remains a vital cultivation area on the [[Kut Bak plateau]], though modern agricultural practices and shifts toward seedless flower production are creating genetic pressures. Maintaining diverse male populations is critical for preserving the long-term stability and integrity of this landrace.
-== Current Status ==
-Seed stock from Ban Bua General Population 2024 remains plentiful, though conservation efforts are essential to maintain genetic diversity in the face of modern cultivation pressures. The Zomia Collective continues to support farmers by encouraging open-pollination practices, preserving males, and archiving seeds representing the full phenotypic range of the landrace.
-Participation in ongoing conservation programs helps ensure this important Lao-Isan gene pool remains viable for future generations, sustaining both cultural heritage and the unique characteristics of Phu Phan cannabis.
 == Gallery ==
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+</gallery>
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+== Smoke Reports ==
 == See Also ==
+* [[Northeastern Thailand]]
-[[Ban Bua Landrace Collection]]
-[[Zomia Collective Seed Bank]]
-[[Phu Phan Mountains]]
 == References ==
 {{Reflist}}