Tobacco Science
Andy Bailey
Dark Tobacco Production Research
Dr. Bailey's team researches the agronomic aspects of dark tobacco production, tobacco pesticide screening, crop management and tobacco curing.
Visit the Dark Tobacco website for more information.
Bob Miller
Tobacco Genetics and Plant Breeding
The tobacco breeding research program, under the guidance of Dr. Miller, focuses on developing new disease-resistant varieties of burley and dark tobacco. This program has released the following varieties:
Burley Varieties Developed: TN 86, TN 90, TN 97, KT 200, TN 86LC, TN 90LC, TN 97LC, KT 200LC, KT 204LC
Dark Varieties Developed: DF 485, TN D94, TN D950, KT D4LC, KT D6LC
Bob Pearce
Burley Tobacco Production Research
Dr. Pearce's research interests include conservation tillage practices and nitrogen fertilization of burley tobacco for yield and leaf quality.
