CTH14 flue-cured tobacco F1 hybrid

Abstract

CTH14 is the second flue-cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) hybrid recommended for commercial release in Canada. The yield of CTH14 is significantly superior to that of CT157, one of two check varieties, while the grade index is superior to the other check variety Delgold. As a result, the economic return of CTH14 is significantly superior to both check varieties. CTH14 has uniform growth both in the greenhouse and in the field. Leaf quality traits of CTH14 are far superior to Delgold, as well as most other commercial varieties in Ontario.Key words: Nicotiana tabacum L., tobacco, hybrid, male sterility, black root rot, cultivar description