Tob. Sci., 1965, 9-33, p. 149-157, ISSN.0082-4623
Factors affecting the levels of nitrate nitrogen in cured tobacco leaves
Department of Research and Development, The American Tobacco Company, Richmond, Virginia USA
Genetic differences appear to have only minor influences on the nitrate content of cured tobacco leaves. The wide variations among and within tobacco types appear to result primarily from environmental influences, especially the availability of...