Defoliating outdoor plants. Yes/no

Defoliate to: Open up bud sites to more light Increase airflow in a humid environment Remove leaves that arent getting light so they arent helping Remove dying leaves that your plant is wasting energy on If the air is dry, I would defoliate as little as possible. The plants own respiration will help with the low humidity. I would prune right after the stretch and do it as little as possible during flower.