Auto Diesel
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Auto Diesel effects are mostly calming.
Auto Diesel
Auto Diesel is a modern autoflowering variety derived from ruderalis genetics. This strain is designed for accessibility, maintaining a consistent flowering time of 70 days and ease of cultivation suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. While yields are characteristically low, the variety offers a stable growth pattern that has contributed to its use in further hybridization, serving as a parent to both Auto Diesel x Auto Blue and AutoWhish.
The biochemical profile of Auto Diesel is identified by a complex terpene hierarchy led by myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene, followed by pinene, terpinolene, and linalool. This primary concentration is rounded out by beta-pinene, humulene, nerolidol, and ocimene, with trace amounts of bisabolol, guaiol, camphene, caryophyllene-oxide, and p-cymene. This specific arrangement of terpenes dictates the plant's aromatic and flavor profile, reflecting the standard characteristics of a THC-dominant modern cultivar.
Regarding its physiological impact, Auto Diesel is known to produce effects that are primarily relaxed, happy, and uplifted. These properties make it a candidate for individuals seeking to manage stress, alleviate pain, or facilitate sleep. As a fixture in the modern autoflowering category, its genetic presence remains notable through its identified offspring, which continue to utilize this lineage for subsequent breeding projects.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| myrcene | ~60% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| caryophyllene | ~28% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
~28%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
relaxed
eveningPrimary endpoint of myrcene+linalool sedating combinations; GABA modulation is the dominant mechanistic driver.
happy
anytimeuplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
Genetic Profile
Autoflower
Photoperiod-independent. Flowers based on age, not light cycle. Compact and fast.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Auto Diesel.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Grandparents
Siblings
Share parent ruderalis
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Auto Diesel
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auto Diesel indica or sativa?
Auto Diesel is modeled here as a autoflower (photoperiod-independent).
What terpene is dominant in Auto Diesel?
Myrcene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Caryophyllene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Auto Diesel good for daytime use?
Auto Diesel is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.