<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This paper comprises a review of the published literature (1936-1979) dealing with the relationship between the chemical constituents of tobacco and smoke and tobacco and smoke quality. Various components thought to be influential in determining quality are identified; conclusions of researchers regarding the effects of these components are recorded and discussed. A summary table is presented which details the nature of the relationship between these constituents and tobacco quality.</p></abstract>

This paper comprises a review of the published literature (1936-1979) dealing with the relationship between the chemical constituents of tobacco and smoke and tobacco and smoke quality. Various components thought to be influential in determining quality are identified; conclusions of researchers regarding the effects of these components are recorded and discussed. A summary table is presented which details the nature of the relationship between these constituents and tobacco quality.

Factors Influencing Tobacco Leaf Quality: an Investigation of the Literature

Philip Morris Research Center, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.

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This paper comprises a review of the published literature (1936-1979) dealing with the relationship between the chemical constituents of tobacco and smoke and...

Factors Influencing Tobacco Leaf Quality: an Investigation of the Literature

Published Online: Aug 14, 2014

Page range: 153 - 167

Received: Sep 07, 1982

Accepted: Oct 21, 1983

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0537

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