The Effect of Bruising on Starch Degradation in Virginia Tobacco Leaves
The effect of bruising Virginia-type tobacco leaves on starch degradation during yellowing has been investigated. Bruising suppressed starch degradation in greenhouse-grown leaves completely and by about half in field-grown leaves. The increase in sugar levels which normally occurs during yellowing...
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| Language: | English |
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1977-04-01
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| Series: | Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0426 |