Tob. Reporter, 2002, 129-3, p. 44-6, ISSN.0361-5693
Relative humidity maintaining the correct level of humidity can help prevent damage to production and loss of tobacco flavor
Tobacco leaves and paper are extremely hygroscopic materials that is, they are both affected by the moisture content of the surrounding air. If the ambient humidity levels low, moisture is drawn from the materials, drying them out and degrading their...