Developing Multi-Disease Resistant Varieties
Our Plant Breeding Division has developed over 80 varieties of different tobacco strains since inception, maintaining a world-class germplasm collection with over 1,000 accessions from around the globe.
Our Philosophy
To produce multi-disease resistant varieties that meet grower and merchant requirements while ensuring limited chemical use, environmental sustainability, and reduced production costs.
Promoting Profitable & Sustainable Tobacco Farming
Regular assessment of existing varieties for disease resistance gaps and market demand changes that may necessitate new breeding programs.
Developing and releasing varieties that are widely adaptable to meet specific grower requirements across different growing regions.
Coordinating and promoting stakeholder participation in the development and release of tobacco cultivars through collaborative programs.
Maintaining a wide germplasm pool with over 1,000 accessions that can be exploited for variety improvement and genetic diversity preservation.
Incorporating Marker Assisted Selection (MAS), QTL Analysis, and Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) to expedite breeding processes.
Collaborating with international tobacco and grass breeding institutions in variety development and evaluation programs.
Tobacco Strains & Varieties
Available Tobacco Strains
Recent Releases
- • Aphid-transmitted viral disease resistance (PVY and bushy top)
- • Drought tolerance improvement for climate change adaptation
- • Multi-disease resistance incorporation
- • Quality enhancement while maintaining yield
Collaborate with Our Plant Breeding Team
Interested in variety testing, international collaborations, or accessing our germplasm collection? Contact our plant breeding experts to explore partnership opportunities.