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  • Zimbabwe Tobacco Research Shows Progress

    Zimbabwe Tobacco Research Shows Progress

    Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Research Board (Kutsaga) presented research on fertilizer efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy-saving tobacco curing technologies at the 70th Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco (CORESTA) congress, held in Victoria Falls. One study examined the use of biofertilizers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from tobacco production, finding that combining 75% of the recommended chemical fertilizer application with 75% biofertilizer produced the most promising balance between crop productivity and emissions reduction.

    Kutsaga also presented its KCC2 tobacco-curing barn, designed to improve heat and moisture distribution while reducing reliance on grid electricity. Comparative trials found that KCC2 achieved a moisture-uniformity coefficient of variation of 3.11%, compared with 5.03% for its predecessor, KCC1. Malawi’s Agricultural Research and Extension Trust CEO Albert Changaya said his organization wants to adopt the technology and plans to invite Kutsaga engineers to Malawi to facilitate its transfer. Researchers also discussed alternative curing fuels, including liquefied petroleum gas, biomass briquettes, and biogas.

  • CORESTA Extends Abstract Deadline

    CORESTA Extends Abstract Deadline

    CORESTA announced that it has extended the abstract submission deadline to May 22 for its upcoming congress taking place October 25–29 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Held under the theme “Science for Sustainability and Harm Reduction in the Transforming Tobacco Landscape,” the event is calling for papers in Agronomy & Leaf Integrity, Phytopathology & Genetics, Product Science, and Product Technology, with researchers invited to submit abstracts by the revised deadline. Click here for submission information.

  • CORESTA Hosting Tobacco Plant Breeding Webinar June 24

    CORESTA Hosting Tobacco Plant Breeding Webinar June 24

    CORESTA announced that it is hosting a tobacco plant breeding webinar on June 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CET, moderated by Mitchell Richmond, a professor and extension specialist from the University of Tennessee.

    The webinar will provide an overview of plant breeding, focusing on how new tobacco varieties are developed. According to CORESTA, it will cover basic terminology, key methods, and the timelines involved, along with the importance of understanding crop characteristics such as growth, disease risks, and end use. The session also explains how new varieties are tested in the field, including how trial design changes depending on the type of tobacco and stage of development, building on concepts introduced in a previous webinar on tobacco field research. Click here to register.

  • CORESTA Conference Abstracts Available

    CORESTA Conference Abstracts Available

    Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco (CORESTA) announced that it has made its abstracts and presentations available from its 2025 Science-Techno Conference held in October in Annecy, France. The document is available here.

  • CORESTA Abstracts Available Online

    CORESTA Abstracts Available Online

    Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco (CORESTA) announced that it has made the abstracts and presentations from its 2025 Agro-Phyto Conference available online. Held in Surabaya, Indonesia, from September 20 to October 2, the conference featured 73 presentations from 10 countries.

  • CORESTA Launches Website for Upcoming Conference

    CORESTA Launches Website for Upcoming Conference

    Yesterday (July 1), CORESTA (Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco) launched its website and published its program for its upcoming Agronomy & Leaf Integrity and Phytopathology & Genetics Conference that will be held from September 28 to October 2 in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

    “We are dedicated to providing an excellent event that fosters scientific discussion and offers a wonderful introduction to and experience in Asia,” conference chair Carlos Eduardo Pulcinelli said. “Asia was chosen as the host continent for this conference due to the region’s significant role in tobacco cultivation, as well as to support the many young researchers from this part of the world who are committed to advancing tobacco science.”Click here for more information, registration, and paper submissions.

  • CORESTA Accepting Abstracts for PSPT Conference

    CORESTA Accepting Abstracts for PSPT Conference

    The Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco (CORESTA) launched its website to register for its 2025 Product Science and Product Technology (PSPT) Conference being held in Annecy, France, October 19–23.

    CORESTA said this conference will help its mission “to promote and facilitate international cooperation and best practices relative to tobacco and its derived products.”

    Abstracts related to scientific research for tobacco and nicotine products will be accepted until May 23. More information and abstract submissions can be found here.

  • CORESTA Announces Next Webinar

    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.”

  • Two New Webinars for Tobacco Researchers

    Two New Webinars for Tobacco Researchers

    CORESTA announced two new webinars for researchers in the tobacco industry.

    “Techniques for Successful Applied Tobacco Field Research” will be held April 15 at 1 p.m. CET. In its description, CORESTA said, “Tobacco research spans multiple disciplines, each requiring specialized knowledge and protocols. Effective field research in tobacco production shares common principles and practices that ensure reliable and accurate results. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the essential research methodologies for conducting field-based studies in tobacco production.”

    The second webinar is “Tobacco Genetic Resources: The Foundation for a Global Tobacco Industry.” It is described as, “Tobacco genetic resources are the single most important component of the global tobacco industry. This webinar will share insight relative to the North Carolina State University germplasm collection and will present historical flue-cured tobacco variety performance data to highlight the tangible, positive outcome that has helped to sustain leaf production since the 1950s.”

  • CORESTA to Host Tobacco Field Research Webinar

    CORESTA to Host Tobacco Field Research Webinar

    Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco (CORESTA) announced it will host an agro-phyto webinar titled “Techniques for Successful Applied Tobacco Field Research” April 15 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. CET.

    “Tobacco research spans multiple disciplines, including agronomy, plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, and breeding, each requiring specialized knowledge and protocols,” CORESTA says of the webinar. “However, effective field research in tobacco production shares common principles and practices that ensure reliable and accurate results. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the essential research methodologies for conducting field-based studies in tobacco production. By the end of the session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the key practices related to applied field research that can be useful across various aspects of tobacco production.”

    Matthew Vann, an associate professor at North Carolina State University will introduce the seminar, followed by Mitchell Richmond, an assistant professor of plant science at the University of Tennessee speaking for 40 minutes. The final 30 minutes will be a Q&A and panel discussion moderated by Christelle Bonnet, a plant science manager at JTI.

    The registration deadline is April 14. Click here to register.