Some physical characteristics of tobacco raw material type Virginia grown in the Republic of Srpska production area
Keywords:
tobacco, Virginia, growing period, insertion, physical properties, qualityAbstract
The aim of the research was to determine major physical properties of Virginia tobacco varieties DH-17 and Hewessi-17, grown at two different locations in the Republic of Srpska region. Investigations were carried out in 2004 - 2006, during three growing seasons (May - September). Dry tobacco leaf samples from the lower, middle and upper stalk belts were used in the investigation.
According to the obtained results, DH-17 had a better yield output as compared to Hewessi-17. Physical indexes of quality (length, width, thickness and midrib content in the total mass of leaf tissue) were better in Hewessi-17. The exception from this was leaf tissue substantiality, which was higher in D-17 than in Hewessi-17, as confirmed by the number of cigarettes produced from 1 kg of tobacco.
The study on Virginia tobaccos grown in the Republic of Srpska region suggest that DH17 has a higher usability value compared to Hewessi-17.
