The Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco (CORESTA) announced its latest agro-phyto webinar, titled “Tobacco Genetic Resources: The Foundation for a Global Industry.” The webinar will be held May 13 at 1 p.m. CET.
In addition to the tobacco genetic resources, the other major topic will be assessing flue-cured tobacco yield trends.
“Tobacco genetic resources are the single most important component of the global tobacco industry, as genetics determine tobacco raw material performance, usability, and placement in manufactured products,” CORESTA said. “North Carolina State University maintains one of the most significant tobacco germplasm collections in the world.
“Insight relative to this collection will be shared by Dr. Ramsey Lewis. In addition, Dr. Matthew Vann will present historical flue-cured tobacco variety performance data, which highlights a tangible, positive outcome that has helped to sustain leaf production since the 1950s.”
