Why would hemp/marijuana/pot evolve to provide a narcotic effect? Is it a defence mechanism against being eaten, as in incapacitate its enemies? How poisonous is the hemp plant to other animals that eat it? Are animals prone to avoiding the plant in its natural environment or do the narcotic effects affect all animals that eat it such that they help disperse the plant's seeds by coming back for more. IOW animals find its intoxicating effects enjoyable too?
I suppose we have affected the plant's evolutionary path through selective cultivation and genetic engineering. By doing so have we benefitted the plant or weakened it with respect to its natural environment?
Tried googling but there are so many pages dealing with humans and marijuana. I mean this plant must have a natural history too.
I suppose we have affected the plant's evolutionary path through selective cultivation and genetic engineering. By doing so have we benefitted the plant or weakened it with respect to its natural environment?
Tried googling but there are so many pages dealing with humans and marijuana. I mean this plant must have a natural history too.