Apan_weekly_Issue_1_page8, 01-05-1971
Scope and Contents
This agricultural document by P. L. Board provides a detailed scientific explanation of tobacco cultivation, processing, and grading techniques. It discusses two main species of tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica and highlights their chemical properties, particularly nicotine content (2–8 %). The article outlines systematic methods of nursery preparation, transplanting, fertilizer application, irrigation, and leaf curing, emphasizing how temperature control (85 °F–160 °F) and air circulation determine the quality and flavour of tobacco leaves used in cigarettes.
Dates
- Creation: 01-05-1971
Creator
- From the Collection: Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal. MPSM (Processing Archivist, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access Level 1: Online. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.
Full Extent
1.0 Sheets ; 44 x 27.5 cm
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Marathi
Repository Details
Part of the Archives at NCBS Repository
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