1. TSNAs IN AIR CURED TOBACCO TASK FORCE CURING COLLABORATIVE STUDY 2003

2. 2 Monitor the environmental parameters (RH%, T°C) in the course of Air Curing in tobacco (hobo loggers). To establish the relationships between curing conditions and TSNAs conc. In Air Cured Tobacco. OBJECTIVES

3. 3 TSNAs IN AIR CURED TOBACCO TASK FORCE CURING COLLABORATIVE STUDY 2003 Use preferably a high NN line of Burley or DAC Tobacco Carry out study in 5-10 different curing barns. Place hobo-loggers at a representative point in the barn and outside the barn. Record dates, observations at curing phases. Take a representative sample of upper-middle leaves around the hobo-logger for TSNA, NO 2 -, NN and grade PROTOCOL

4. 4 TSNAs IN AIR CURED TOBACCO TASK FORCE CURING COLLABORATIVE STUDY: preleminary data

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7. 7 TSNAs IN AIR CURED TOBACCO TASK FORCE CURING COLLABORATIVE STUDY 2003: preleminary data