Tob. Sci., 1976, 20-45, p. 151-155, ISSN.0082-4523
Effect of ethephon on ripening, curing, and chemical constituents of flue-cured tobacco
Department of Plant Pathology and Physiology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia USA
In a two-year study, ethephon foliarly applied at a rate of 100 mg/plant proved to be an effective “yellowing” agent for mature leaves of field grown, flue-cured tobacco. The use of ethephon reduced the number of primings, curing time, and yield....