Preperation to go BLOOM nonscence 24 hrs darkness?

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OK, here's the question.
Have you ever put your vegging plants complete in darkness for some magical amount of time, you then put the plants in 12/12 bloom mode right after this blackout?

1st off I have never done this b4. I normally switch the plants from 16/8 to 12/12 right after the 8 light less hours are over.

Now I hear people doing a 24 hour light less or 48 period in between 16/8 12/12. So is there any true to this, and if so how many light less hours worked for u?

If no one can ramble a compelling statement or reasoning of effectiveness behind this light less time, It's getting sent to the MYTHBUSTERS, Then you'll all be in big trouble! LOL THANK YOU for any answers comments critiques!

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]In plants, the circadian clock regulates about 5% of the genome (>1000 genes in Arabidopsis). The rhythmic function of these genes controls many processes, including
and petal movements, the opening and closing of stomatal pores, the discharge of floral fragrances and many metabolic activities, especially those associated with photosynthesis. The circadian clock also influences seasonal cycles that depend on day-length, including the regulation of flowering. This photoperiodic system to depend on the circadian clock to measure the duration of the day or night, thus monitoring the passage of the seasons. [/FONT]
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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica] Abrupt shifts in the circadian clock can result in unfortunate results including but not limited to unintentional hermaphrodite tendencies in otherwise healthy females.
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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]The best way to avoid this is to complete one full circadian cycle in complete darkness (100% darkness any light will distort this by jump-starting the plants photosynthesis), this acts to reset the plants internal clock. After this is completed you can transition to a new light cycle; remember always start with the dark hours first. So if you are in 24 hour and want to go to 12/12, put your plants in darkness for a full 36 hours and then you are good to go.[/FONT]


[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask!!
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sexyroots.for.all said:

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]In plants, the circadian clock regulates about 5% of the genome (>1000 genes in Arabidopsis). The rhythmic function of these genes controls many processes, including
and petal movements, the opening and closing of stomatal pores, the discharge of floral fragrances and many metabolic activities, especially those associated with photosynthesis. The circadian clock also influences seasonal cycles that depend on day-length, including the regulation of flowering. This photoperiodic system to depend on the circadian clock to measure the duration of the day or night, thus monitoring the passage of the seasons. [/FONT]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica] Abrupt shifts in the circadian clock can result in unfortunate results including but not limited to unintentional hermaphrodite tendencies in otherwise healthy females.
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[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]The best way to avoid this is to complete one full circadian cycle in complete darkness (100% darkness any light will distort this by jump-starting the plants photosynthesis), this acts to reset the plants internal clock. After this is completed you can transition to a new light cycle; remember always start with the dark hours first. So if you are in 24 hour and want to go to 12/12, put your plants in darkness for a full 36 hours and then you are good to go.[/FONT]


[FONT=Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica]If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask!!
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what happens if you don't do it, apart from the plants growing quicker?

After i veg for a month i do what the earth does i remove around 30 min ever other day till i reach 12/12. remove it from the end just like the sunsetting earlier each day. Never had an issue if your an outdoor grower how can you turn off the sun if you catch my drift.

All this is bullshit, I veg with 24 hours then change to 12/12. It really doesn't need to be more complicated than that.