Tob. Sci., 1971, 15-10, p. 29-31, ISSN.0082-4623
Field test estimation of reducing sugars and nicotine alkaloids in tobacco leaf
Philip Morris Research Center, Richmond, Virginia USA
A simple field test estimation of reducing sugars and nicotine alkaloids on the same carbon clarified acidic extract of tobacco leaf is presented. Reducing sugars are estimated by their reaction with 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride in basic...