CANADIAN TOBACCO RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The CTRF conducts research in plant breeding, agronomy, plant protection, curing and storage... The focus of the plant breeding research is to develop tobacco varieties adapted to Canadian conditions with superior leaf quality, improved yield and resistance to major diseases and insects... The primary objective of the agronomy research is to improve tobacco production practices. Areas of importance include soil and fertility management, crop rotation and management, and cultural practices used in greenhouse and field production.

Primary location: Tillsonburg Canada