I tend to remove big fan leaves blocking bud sites, I do that whether I'm growing photos or autos. The only difference with autos is the timing, sometimes I'll purposely defoliate to slow an auto down. Other times I will wait until the stretch is over before I defoliate.
I think any fan leave that originates at the node of a flower should be left on as long as possible because it, I believe, drives the energy for that particular flower.
I also tend to remove tiny skinny little branches that originate on the lower branches of the plant and grow all the way up to the top of the plant. Those never produce well and you thin those out and it's a lot better as far as mold and airflow and stuff.
J
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