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Tobacco Research Seeks Fire and Mosaic Resistant Plants
Tobacco seed is radiated at the Southeast Field Research Laboratories near Landisville to induce chromosome changes. Researchers aim for wildfire and mosaic resistance with acceptable taste and yield, though several seasons of testing follow. Other studies test soil fumigants, sterilizers, antibiotics, and a new plant antibiotic Agri movacin for wildfire control and yield gains.
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Landisville
Beltsville
Southeast Field Research Laboratory
Swart-Hirshman
Penn State