Modifying nicotine and nitrosamine levels in tobacco
US6907887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/8243
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to tobacco and tobacco products having a reduced amount of nicotine and/or tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA). More specifically, several ways to make tobacco plants that have reduced nicotine and TSNA levels have been discovered. Embodiments include tobacco harvested from said tobacco plants, cured tobacco from said tobacco plants, tobacco products made with said cured tobacco and methods of making these compositions.
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