Domestic Tobacco Research Articles

Ottoman Tobacco and the Moral Economy of State-Led Development (c. 1908–12)

Abstract In the Second Constitutional Era (1908–18), proponents of various models for national development debated the Ottoman future under the Committee for Union and Progress (cup). Public discussions of cup policies related to the tobacco sector were central to these discussions in the southern Balkans. As such, they provide a window into the political and moral economy of the region and some of the public critiques of international finance after the 1908 Constitutional Revolution. By 1908, tobacco had been at the crossroads of regional economic development and European financial domination for nearly three decades. Since the domestic tobacco monopoly was set to expire in 1913, the region was primed for debates about the agricultural credit market and the customs regime. This article argues that cup proposals for state-led development aimed to satisfy the divergent moral demands of agriculturalists (zürrāʿ) and merchants (tüccar) in the tobacco-producing zones of the empire.

Integrated characterization of filler tobacco leaves: HS–SPME–GC–MS, E-nose, and microbiome analysis across different origins

This study delves into the aroma characteristics and microbial composition of filler tobacco leaves (FTLs) sourced from six distinct cigar-growing regions within Yunnan, China, following standardized fermentation. An integrated approach using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS), electronic nose (E-nose), and microbiome analysis was employed for comprehensive profiling. Results derived from Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) using E-nose data confirmed the presence of notable variability in flavor substance profiles among the FTLs from six regions. Additionally, GC–MS was used to discern disparities in volatile organic compound (VOC) distribution across FTLs from these regions, identifying 92, 81, 79, 58, 69, and 92 VOCs within each respective sample set. Significantly, 24 VOCs emerged as pivotal determinants contributing to the heterogeneity of flavor profiles among FTLs from diverse origins, as indicated by Variable Importance for the Projection (VIP) analysis. Furthermore, distinctions in free amino acid content and chemical constituents were observed across FTLs. Of noteworthy significance, solanone, isophorone, durene, (-)-alpha-terpineol, and 2,3'-bipyridine exhibited the strongest correlations with microbiome data, with fungal microorganisms exerting a more pronounced influence on metabolites, as elucidated through two-way orthogonal partial least-squares (O2PLS) modeling. These findings provide a theoretical and technical basis for accurately evaluating the synchronization of FTLs in aromas and fermentation processes, and they will enhance the quality of fermented FTLs and foster the growth of the domestic cigar tobacco industry ultimately.Graphical

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Ekspor Tembakau Di Kabupaten Jember

<p><em>The role of tobacco in economic conditions in Indonesia is very large considering the amount of excise tax applied as state revenue. The higher the production and export of tobacco, the higher the state revenue. The study aims to explain the influence of domestic tobacco price factors, tobacco export prices, tobacco production, rupiah exchange rate, real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and tobacco product excise on the volume of tobacco exports in Jember Regency. This type of research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. The research uses monthly time series secondary data from 2019 to 2021. The data is analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the IBM SPSS Statistics 25 software program. The results of the research show domestic tobacco prices, tobacco export prices, tobacco production, rupiah exchange rate, real GDP, and excise on tobacco products together have a significant effect on the volume of tobacco exports in Jember Regency. The partial test shows that domestic prices and tobacco export prices influence the volume of tobacco exports. These two variables are influential because price decreases and increases will always be related to the level of demand which will also affect export volume.</em></p>

The Impact of Green Trade Barriers on Chinese Tobacco Industry

The tobacco industry is an important pillar of the local economy, but the development and growth also need to bring the spirit of innovation into play, actively go abroad, open up international markets, and increase market share. However, the green trade barriers set by the international tobacco market have restricted Chinese tobacco enterprises from going out. This paper analyzes the importance of tobacco enterprises going worldwide and the advantages and disadvantages of green barriers. The study examines the necessity of green trade barriers from the perspective of world trade status and Chinas policy trend, and then clearly introduces the definition and manifestation of green trade barriers. The results show that green trade barriers promote the innovation of domestic tobacco technology to a certain extent, but also damage the international competitiveness of Chinas tobacco industry. This paper puts forward three countermeasures from three aspects. In tobacco cultivation, it is recommended to implement pest control at the start of planting. Enterprises should carry out innovation and reform in production and management processes. On the government side, it is recommended to provide protection and support to the tobacco industry.

Analysis of differences in tobacco leaf microbial communities after redrying in Chinese provinces and from abroad

Microorganisms play an important role in the tobacco aging process. Before the aging process, raw tobacco leaves must be threshed and redried. In order to explore the differences of microbial community structure of threshed and redried tobacco leaves from different origins at home and abroad, 14 groups of tobacco leaves from 8 different countries were tested by high-throughput DNA sequencing and microbiology analysis. Then, through amplicon sequence variants (ASV) cluster analysis, Venn diagram and species labeling and other microbial diversity analysis, the dominant bacteria and fungi on the surface of threshed and redried tobacco leaves were obtained. The results showed that there were significant differences in the composition of tobacco bacteria and fungi after threshing and redrying from different geographical areas. The relative abundance of Microbacterium and Sphingomonas in domestic tobacco leaves was significantly higher than that of foreign tobacco leaves. The relative abundance of Pseudomonas in foreign tobacco bacterial colonies was significantly higher than that of domestic tobacco leaves. In terms of fungi, the relative abundance of Aspergillus and Alternaria in domestic tobacco leaves was significantly higher than that of foreign tobacco leaves. Septoria, Sampaiozyma, Cladosporium and Phoma account for significantly higher proportions of foreign tobacco leaves. These microorganisms may be indispensable in aging process to form different flavors of tobacco leaves. It provides an important theoretical basis for the further use of microorganisms to promote tobacco leaf aging.

Identifying credible attribution sources for cigarette health warning labels in China: results from a cross-sectional survey of Chinese adults

ObjectiveThe Framework Convention on Tobacco Control recommends health warning labels (HWLs) include an attribution source. Little is known regarding the perceived credibility and effectiveness of different message sources. This study...

The State Tobacco Trade in Russia during the Petrine Era: Kursk and Vyazma

Referring to two tobacco books stored in the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts for Kursk (1720) and Vyazma (1725), the author examines the legal trade in tobacco in these cities. The article provides general information about the total legislative ban on tobacco trade in the seventeenth century and the measures taken in the 1690s to legalise the spread and use of tobacco. The history of the tobacco trade in Russia at the initial stage of its existence remains very poorly studied. The author emphasises the importance of tobacco books of the eighteenth century in the study of domestic tobacco trade. The article presents data on the quantitative and geographical composition of documents found in various funds of the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts, providing a detailed source characterisation of the Kursk and Vyazma tobacco books (including their volume, structure, and forms of individual articles). The author analyses the volume and turnover of the state-owned tobacco trade in Kursk and Vyazma, determines the assortment of tobacco products sold, traces seasonal fluctuations in the sale of tobacco, and makes conclusions about the amount of income received by the treasury. Additionally, the author carries out a comparative analysis of retail prices for tobacco sold in Kursk and Vyazma, demonstrating the dependence of this indicator on the distance from the main areas of wholesale purchases. Furthermore, he considers the manufacture of snuff, providing information on the ratio of smoking and snuff tobacco in the Russian tobacco market in different historical periods. Based on information about the number of the townspeople of Kursk and Vyazma according to the first revision of 1719 and data on the volume of state tobacco trade in these cities, an attempt is made to determine the level of tobacco consumption among the local population. The article provides information on the structure of state expenditures made over the year to ensure the tobacco trade in Vyazma and demonstrates the share of state tobacco profits in the general structure of state revenues (customs, liquor, etc.) in Kursk. Finally, the article provides information on the personnel and social status of the officials responsible for the receipt of state tobacco revenues in Kursk and Vyazma in the indicated years.

Improving the production and quality of virginia tobacco through topping and suckering : A Review

Tobacco production in Indonesia continues to increase along with the number of requests tobacco industry due to the shift in consumer tastes from smoking kretek cigarettes to white. Virginia’s domestic tobacco has not been able to cover the needs of the tobacco industry, so part of this is fulfilled from imported tobacco. In terms of cultivation, the emergence of flowers resulted in stunted growth and decreased quality of tobacco. Increasing tobacco production and quality can be done by applying Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) by cutting the top (topping) and removing side shoots (suckering). The timely application of topping and suckering can increase the production of tobacco leaf accompanied by an increase in the quality of the tobacco leaves produced. Based on the research results, it is known that topping and suckering treatment can increase production by 60-80% and nicotine levels by 40-60%. The application of suckericide can reduce labour costs without reducing the yield, quality, and chemical content of tobacco. The impact of increasing production and quality of Virginia tobacco will increase farmers’ bargaining power and economy.

The origin and distribution of 'Kokubu'-type splice-site mutations of the MLO genes in tobacco varieties.

The Japanese domestic tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) cultivar 'Kokubu' shows high powdery mildew resistance that is controlled by splice-site mutations of two MILDEW LOCUS O genes, NtMLO1 and NtMLO2. We investigated the existence of the same NtMLO1/2 splice mutations in the genomes of various tobacco varieties cultivated in Japan and other countries. In total, 14 Japanese domestic cultivars, which were mainly distributed in Kagoshima, had splice-site mutations in both NtMLO1 and NtMLO2. In addition, tobacco cultivars containing only the NtMLO1 splice-site mutation were found in various tobacco production areas in Japan, but no cultivars with only the NtMLO2 splice-site mutation were detected. Moreover, the NtMLO1 splice-site mutation was detected in native Asian, Oriental and cigar tobacco varieties. Consequently, we speculate that these powdery mildew-resistant tobacco cultivars were generated relative recently in the Kagoshima area when a spontaneous mutation occurred at the NtMLO2 splice site in a cultivar already containing the NtMLO1 splice-site mutation and that the NtMLO1 splice-site mutation occurred during the early period of tobacco seed dissemination from the Americas to Asia and Japan.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS MARKET: FISCAL AND REGULATORY ROLE OF TAXATION

Background.The tobacco taxation policy’s fiscal efficiency should be compre­hensively examined, taking into account both the criteria for the amount of the collected tax revenues to the budget system and the specific share of the hidden tax base, which is part of the shadow economy. The analysis of recent research and publications has shown that despite the availability of some scientific investigations, it is advisable to further develop the main provisions on the tobacco excise tax collection for Ukraine, taking the current market trends and the potential threats into account. The aim of this article is to assess the potential development challenges for the domestic tobacco market and to develop both scientific and practical proposals to increase the fiscal and regulatory effectiveness of the excise tax on tobacco and tobacco products. Materials and methods. In the course of research, the system approach, the methods of analytical estimation, synthesis, economic and mathematical modeling, and scientific abstraction were used. Results. The directions for the further improvement in the tobacco excise taxation practice were offered, taking into account its fiscal and regulatory aspects. The modern peculiarities of the development of the tobacco products market in Ukraine were determined. The main causes and consequences of the illicit excisable goods’ production and circulation have been studied. The excise tax potential index’s calculations without the implementation of systematic measures in the field of counteracting the illicit market were presented. The government policy’s vectors in the field of reducing the cigarette market’s shadow segment have been identified. Conclusion. Taking the excisable goods shadow market’s indicators and its expansion potential into account, the balanced adjustments of the state fiscal policy is important. Counteracting the illicit tobacco and tobacco products trafficking is an important element of the national and economic security strategy. It is advisable to systematize the reliable information on the prevalence of smoking, consumer preferences and the relevant products’ consumption intensity in the territorial context, and the illicit market share as well. On the part of the authorized state institutions, the priority measures are modeling the supply and demand for tobacco products; systematization of information on its illegal circulation; description of the modus operandi of the main participants in the shadow market of tobacco and tobacco products; assessment of institutional capacity, transparency and accountability of fiscal and other authorized bodies for counteracting illicit products trafficking.

Countermeasures for Tobacco Industrial Cluster Development

Nowadays, the deepening globalization of the world economy promotes the economic development to present more and more obvious regionalization characteristics, and industrial clusters are increasingly becoming an important source for a country or region to achieve competitive advantages. China is the largest tobacco country in the world, and the tobacco industry is the largest source of tax revenue in China, which has made outstanding contributions to the national financial accumulation. After joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) and signing the Framework Convention on Tobacco Con trol (FCTC) o f the World Health Organization (WHO), the competition in the domestic and foreign tobacco markets has become increasingly fierce, and more attention to health issues has put forward higher requirements for the development of China's tobacco industry. Therefore, the Chinese tobacco industry urgently needs to use industrial clusters to form economies of scale and enhance market competitiveness. Overall, the development level of China's tobacco industry is not high. Due to some existing problems that restrict the development of tobacco industry clusters, some measures must be taken to enhance the competitiveness of China's tobacco industry clusters in the world economy, such as strengthening o verall coordination and planning guidance , guiding industries from agglomeration to cluster development, actively supporting related industries, and vigorously enhancing innovation ability. Therefore, it is necessary to find out the breakthrough point of the development of tobacco industry clusters, select the appropriate industrial clusters to focus on cultivating, strengthening the leading role, supplementing the chain and clustering, and guide and promote the healthy growth of tobacco industry clusters, so as to stimulate the growth of the national economy.

Airborne 2,5-dimethylfuran as a marker to indicate exposure to indoor tobacco and biomass burning smoke

Smoke from domestic tobacco smoking and biomass burning is the most harmful indoor air pollutant. This study aimed to evaluate 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) as a marker to indicate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and biomass burning smoke (BBS) in households. The evaluation consisted of three indoor air monitoring campaigns in (1) 8 apartments with different smoking scenarios, (2) 76 apartments in a Metropolitan city, and (3) 26 homes in two rural areas. All the air samples were collected in a passive way using thermal desorption (TD) tubes and analyzed by TD-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The indoor smoking experiments showed that TD tubes could detect DMF even when the occupant smoked one cigarette every day. In urban homes, DMF detection had a substantial agreement with smoking status, indicated by a Kappa coefficient of 0.67. In rural homes, DMF was detected at high concentrations in homes with biomass burning. Along with DMF, the TD tubes could detect and quantify over 70 other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), allowing exposure and risk assessment for indoor smoke. In conclusion, monitoring DMF with TD tubes offers an easy, low-cost approach to measure domestic ETS and BBS exposures. This method has the potential to measure exposure to outdoor smoke from wildfire and agricultural burning.

Evaluation of the tobacco genotypes by the peculiarities of the structural-and-functional organization of the seed productivity features

Evaluation of the tobacco genotypes by the peculiarities of the structural-and-functional organization of the seed productivity features

Ecological plasticity and productive potential of tobacco in Central Forest Steppe of Ukraine

Ecological plasticity and productive potential of tobacco in Central Forest Steppe of Ukraine

Tobacco excise tax increase and illicit cigarette consumption: evidence from Vietnam

BackgroundOne of the most significant barriers to tax reform and tax rate increases in Vietnam is the threat of illicit trade promulgated by the tobacco industry. The industry argues that...

Smokeless tobacco industry’s brand stretching in India

Smokeless tobacco (SLT) is a global public health concern because it is used in 140 countries.1 The 200 million SLT users in India represent about two-thirds of the global SLT...

DNA marker development by the allele-specific detection of powdery mildew resistance loci derived from Japanese domestic tobacco cultivar 'Kokubu'.

Japanese domestic tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) cultivar ‘Kokubu’ shows high powdery mildew resistance controlled by recessive alleles at two loci, and these alleles have been widely used as a resource for powdery mildew resistance in tobacco breeding. However, the introduction of this trait by conventional breeding takes much work because of the requirement for test crosses with the parental strains and inoculation tests using active fungi to confirm the introduction of two recessive alleles during back-crossing. Recently, we found that powdery mildew resistance in ‘Kokubu’ is caused by splice site mutations of two MILDEW LOCUS O genes, NtMLO1 and NtMLO2. Here, we report DNA markers that detect mutations of the NtMLO1/2 genes based on the cleaved amplified polymorphic sequence (CAPS) or allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (AS-PCR) methods. These markers can be used as co-dominant markers that detect heterozygotes of the NtMLO genes at the seedling stage in back-crossed progenies, and will contribute to the simplification of breeding.

Effects of global and domestic tobacco control policies on cigarette consumption per capita: an evaluation using monthly data in China

IntroductionChina consumes 44% of the world’s cigarettes. Robust tobacco control measures are needed to contain the trend of increasing cigarette consumption. This paper examines the effectiveness of policy interventions introduced...

Consequences of policy incoherence: how Zambia's post-FCTC investment policy stimulated tobacco production.

Zambia, a tobacco-growing country, provides manufacturing incentives to attract foreign and domestic investment. In an earlier study, we cautioned that these incentives could lead to local tobacco manufacturing, undermining its domestic tobacco control efforts. In 2018, as part of our continuing research program, we conducted key informant interviews (n = 15) and document analyses. Our early caution proved correct. In 2018, taking advantage of tax incentives, British American Tobacco Zambia and Roland Imperial Tobacco opened new cigarette-manufacturing facilities in the Lusaka Multi-Facility Economic Zone. They report capability of producing 25 million cigarettes daily, between 3 and 5 million of which is intended for the domestic market. Zambia's tax incentives for cigarette manufacturing are likely to increase domestic consumption. The 170 new jobs created in the two plants pale when considering long-term health impacts and lost economic productivity of an increase in supply of locally produced cigarette brands.

Smokeless tobacco control: Litigation & judicial measures from Southeast Asia

Recourse to litigation and positive judicial interventions is one of the most effective tools to meet public health objectives. The present review envisions compiling litigation and judicial measures in Southeast Asia Region (SEAR) while assessing their role in advancing smokeless tobacco (SLT) control, and equally highlighting, how tobacco industry has used litigation to undermine tobacco control efforts in the Region. The litigation, especially from the SEAR, up to 2017, that have facilitated SLT control or have been used by the tobacco industry to challenge an SLT control policy decision were reviewed. Most of the litigation related to SLT control from the Region are on pictorial health warnings. Bhutan has imposed a complete prohibition on sale, manufacture and import of all kinds of tobacco products and the litigation there relates to the prosecution of offenders for violating the ban. Judiciary in the Region is well informed about the ill-effects of tobacco use and remains positive to tobacco control initiatives in the interest of public health. In India, several SLT-specific litigation helped in better regulation of SLT products in the country. Litigation has compelled governments for effective enforcement of the domestic tobacco control laws and the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Parties to the WHO FCTC must now use Treaty Article 19 to strengthen their legal procedures and make the tobacco industry liable, for both criminal and civil wrongs.