Genetic Influence on Chemical Constituents of Tobacco Leaf and Smoke
Investigations have shown that many chemical constituents in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) plants and in the cured leaf are influenced by genetic, environmental, and cultural factors. The genetic basis for nicotine synthesis is well documented and plant breeders are capable of developing cultivars...
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| Language: | English |
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1975-12-01
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| Series: | Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0385 |