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Record ID
12120
Status
Published
Date of creation
2006-04-07 14:43 UTC (kirsty.mclean.consultant@cbd.int)
Date of last update
2014-08-11 20:20 UTC (dina.abdelhakim@cbd.int)
Date of publication
2014-08-11 20:20 UTC (dina.abdelhakim@cbd.int)
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Organism information
Scientific name
Nicotiana tabacum
Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Nicotiana
Species
Nicotiana tabacum
Common name(s)
Tobacco
TOBAC
Additional Classification
Type of organism
Plants
Crops
Organism domestication
Domesticated
Characteristics related to biosafety
Centre(s) of origin
N. tabacum is a native of tropical and subtropical America.
Habitat range
N. tabacum is sensitive to temperature, air, ground humidity and the type of land. Temperatures of 20 to 30°C are best for adequate growth; an atmospheric humidity of 80 to 85% and soil without a high level of nitrogen are also optimal.
Geographical distribution
It is commercially cultivated worldwide.
Common use(s)
Industrial
Additional Information
Additional Information
Nicotiana tabacum is the plant that is cultivated as the principal source of tobacco.
Other relevant website address or attached documents
Nicotiana tabacum - Wikipedia
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