ZOM-THA-PHU-1120240008
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| Ban Nan Toeng 'Elite' Selection #6 2024 | |
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| ZOM-THA-PHU-1120240008 | |
| At a Glance | |
| Classification | Landrace |
| Accession Type | Selection |
| Selection Type | Single plant |
| Pollination Type | Self |
| Sex expression | Monoecious |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation, Medicine, Food |
| Flowering time | 20–24 weeks |
| Plant height | 2–3 m |
| Photoperiod response | Short-day |
| Aroma | Earthy spice, herbal musk, mango, tropical fruit; Earthy spice, herbal musk, tropical fruit undertones |
| Botanical Characteristics | |
| Plant shape | Conical |
| Leaflet width | Narrow |
| Leaflet number | 9 |
| Leaf green colour | Light, dark |
| Stem colour | Medium green |
| Stigma colour | Brown |
| Leaflet serration | Shallow |
| Flower cluster shape | Foxtailed |
| Also noted | Apical dominance |
| Processing | |
| Method | Ganja |
| Notes | Whole branches dried and cured in semi-darkness |
| Hierarchy | |
| Growing Region | Northeastern Thailand |
| Growing Area | Phu Phan |
| Location | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province/State | Sakon Nakhon |
| District | Phu Phan |
| Locality | Ban Nan Toeng |
| Coordinates | 17.002411, 103.9045159 |
| Point type | Obfuscated field point |
| Uncertainty | about 500 m |
| Elevation | 231 m |
| Traditional Names | |
| Local Name | กัญชา |
| Pronunciation | Kạỵchā |
| Translation | Ganja |
| Synonyms | Hang Krarok Phu Phan, Hang Krarok, Hang Suea, Foytong |
| Collection | |
| Method | Seeds |
| Sourcing Type | Point of Origin |
| Autochthonous | Yes |
| Date | 18 November 2024 |
| Harvest Date | 2024 |
| Collector | Éloïse,Isabella |
| Farmer | Nan Toeng Village Community |
| Expedition | ISAN02 |
| Conservation | |
| Main lot | Zomia Genetic Library Seed lot: Urgent seeds left, backup copy seeds left: 36 seeds left, under three sowings even at full germination; backup copy: no backup copy
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| Legal Threats | Legal cultivation permitted |
| Population Est. | 10,000 |
| M/F Ratio | 5% |
| Hermaphroditism | 20% |
| Culling | Yes |
| Introgression | Minimal |
| Cultivation | |
| Status | Active |
| System Type | Poly-culture, Mono-cropped, Rotating |
| Scale | Widespread regional cultivation |
| Seed Sourcing | Seeds are grown on the farm, Seeds are sourced through informal local networks |
| Planting Method | Direct seeding |
| Cycle 1 Planting | July–September |
| Cycle 1 Harvest | December–March |
| Preservation | |
| Seed Storage | Zomia Genetic Library |
| Seed Quantity | 36 |
| Genetic Relationships | |
Same population
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Ban Nan Toeng 'Elite' Selection #6 2024 is a short-day landrace cannabis accession originating from Ban Nan Toeng in the Phu Phan Mountains of Sakhon Nakhon Province, Isan, Thailand. This domesticated Lao-Isan population represents a selected female from an open-pollinated general population. Plants display narrow leaves, a Christmas tree growth pattern, and foxtailing flower structures, reaching 2–3 meters in height with an 18–24 week flowering cycle.
This accession forms part of a broader preservation initiative focused on conserving traditional cannabis populations of Northeastern Thailand. Seeds were collected at Point of Origin and are maintained within the Zomia Genetic Library to safeguard genetic diversity.
Geography
The accession was documented in Ban Nan Toeng, situated within Phu Phan District in the Phu Phan Mountains of Isan, Thailand. Elevations range between 200–400 meters above sea level. The region’s warm, seasonally dry climate and well-drained soils have shaped the tall, elegant morphology and short-day flowering response typical of this Lao-Isan landrace.
Collection Details
Collected in 2024 by Éloïse and Isabella, this accession represents a selection from an open-pollinated general population cultivated by the Nan Toeng Village Community. The population shows minimal introgression and retains its characteristic regional traits.
Regional planting occurs from July to September, with harvest between January and March. Cultivation remains active, with an estimated population of approximately 10,000 plants in the area.
Botanical Characteristics
The Ban Nan Toeng population is characterized by tall, narrow-leaf morphology with long internodal spacing and strong lateral branching. Plants reach 2–3 meters and exhibit high resin production.
Two primary phenotypic expressions occur within the population:
Tiger Tail (Hang Suea): A robust expression featuring thicker colas, strong branching, and dense trichome coverage. Aromatics lean toward earthy spice, herbal musk, and woody undertones. Effects are clear-headed, energizing, and suitable for daytime use.
Squirrel Tail (Hang Krarok): A more elongated expression producing cascading, foxtail-like colas with lighter, airier flowers. Aromas display sweet floral notes, mango, and tropical fruit. Effects are uplifting and long-lasting, reflecting classic Mekong sativa qualities.
The overall terpene spectrum ranges from earthy spice to bright tropical sweetness, with mango and herbal overtones common across the population.
Conservation Status
This accession is designated high conservation priority due to increasing genetic bottlenecks within the region. The growing preference for seedless flower production has resulted in excessive male culling, reducing effective pollination and narrowing genetic diversity.
Conservation breeding initiatives are being developed to reintroduce larger male populations in controlled environments, with the goal of producing stabilized seed stock for distribution to local farmers. These efforts aim to maintain the long-term resilience and continuity of this historic Lao-Isan landrace.