Plant Chemical Defenses against Insect Herbivores—Using theWild Tobacco as a Model

The Nicotiana genus, commonly known as tobacco, holds significant importance as a crucial economic crop. Confrontedwith an abundance of herbivorous insects that pose a substantial threat to yield, tobacco has developed adiverse and sophisticated array of mechanisms, establishing itself as a model of plant ecological defense. Thisreview provides a concise overview of the current understanding of tobacco’s defense strategies against herbivores.Direct defenses, exemplified by its well-known tactic of secreting the alkaloid nicotine, serve as a potent toxinagainst a broad spectrum of herbivorous pests. Moreover, in response to herbivore attacks, tobacco enhancesthe discharge of volatile compounds, harnessing an indirect strategy that attracts the predators of the herbivores.The delicate balance between defense and growth leads to the initiation of most defense strategies only after aherbivore attack. Among plant hormones, notably jasmonic acid (JA), play central roles in coordinating thesedefense processes. JA signaling interacts with other plant hormone signaling pathways to facilitate the extensivetranscriptional and metabolic adjustments in plants following herbivore assault. By shedding light on these ecologicaldefense strategies, this review emphasizes not only tobacco’s remarkable adaptability in its natural habitatbut also offers insights beneficial for enhancing the resilience of current crops.

Determinants of Tobacco Cultivation and the Associated Impacts of Adoption in Hurungwe District, Zimbabwe

Tobacco is an essential cash crop in Zimbabwe and a strategic livelihood option for hundreds of thousands of rural households. However, the crop is linked to negative environmental, economic, and social impacts. The existing studies on tobacco cultivation in Zimbabwe present contradictory findings on the determinants and impacts of adoption, leaving unanswered questions about the crop’s sustainability impact in the country. This article investigates the determinants of smallholder farmers’ decisions to grow tobacco and the associated impacts of adoption. Random and purposive sampling were used to select 273 household surveys, including tobacco and non-tobacco smallholder farmers, and 56 expert interviews to answer the research questions. We employed regression models alongside expert interviews and document analysis to identify the determinants influencing the decision-making process of smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe regarding tobacco cultivation. Additionally, our investigation aimed to elucidate the perceived impacts associated with the adoption of this agricultural practice. The regression analysis indicated that the farmer’s age, education level, farming experience, family size, household income, and perceived high farm profitability are significant drivers of tobacco adoption. We also discovered divergent and convergent perceptions of the critical impacts of tobacco cultivation. The study highlights the need for proactive multi-stakeholder collaboration and sustainable financial arrangements to address the negative impacts of tobacco production. As the primary stakeholder responsible for regulating and promoting agricultural activities, the Zimbabwean government should provide meaningful financial support, increase access to credit, and ensure better market facilities for alternative crops to reduce the over-dependence on tobacco.

Evaluation of Protector 700 Wd in Controlling Tobacco Pests in Tanzania

In Tanzania, tobacco is an important cash crop benefiting most farmers and stakeholders. However, the crop is characterized by a low yield per unit area. Several factors are responsible for the low yield and quality of tobacco, among which are damages caused by the insects and other pests. Major insect pests of tobacco are cutworms (Agrotis spp), budworms (Heliothis virescens (F.)), (Lepidoptera Noctuidae) and aphids (Myzus persicae, Aphis tabaci) (Homoptera: Aphididae). These pests adversely affect crop growth, yield and leaf quality. In order to reduce insect attack in tobacco, applying pesticides is a critical management practices. In Tanzania, various pesticides have been approved for use in controlling the pests. Currently, farmers are using Bamethrine 2.5 EC to control the pests. The Pesticide named Protector 700 WG with an active ingredient imidacloprid 700 g/kg is a new product introduced in Tanzania during the 2021/22 crop season. Research trials were conducted in three research sites, namely Ulowa-Kahama, Tumbi-Tabora and Mtanila-Chunya, on Protector 700 WG efficacy in different rates, 15 g, 20 g, and 25 g each dissolved in 20 litres of water. The Protector 700 Wg was compared with the standard pesticide (Bamethrin 2.5 EC). Absolute control was also inclusive where the plot had no application of pesticides. The results showed that Protector 700 WG at all rates outweigh the commonly used pesticide. The difference in the number of pests between Protector 700 WG and Bamethrin 2.5 EC was significantly at P < 0.005 also, in dry and green weights, the yield was significantly different at P < 0.005. However, when yield and number of insects were compared among the rates of protector, there was no significant difference. From these results, farmers are advised applying Protector 700 WG at the rate of 0.15 kg/ha by dissolving it in 200 litres of water.

Does higher tax rate affect tobacco usage?Unravelling the nexus between tobacco regulatory control and public health concern

Objectives:Bangladesh stands as a prominent global consumer of tobacco,with alarming consequences on public health.The Global Adult Tobacco Survey reported that tobacco consumption claimed over 126000 lives in 2018,contributing to 13.5%of all deaths in the country.This study aims to explore the effectiveness of higher tax rates and tobacco use regulation as control mechanisms in mitigating tobacco consumption and health care cost burden,with a particular emphasis on its implications for public health.Methods:This study is based on the annual time series data over the period 2000-2020.The study employs the ordinary least square method to analyze the quantitative confirming the stationarity of data at level.This research uses different models to investigate individual effects and combined effects on both tobacco consumption and tobacco health care cost burden.Results:The study finds a negative relationship between tobacco tax rate and tobacco consumption.More specifically,the higher tax rate of tobacco(low(β=-0.3495),medium(β=-0.2319),high(β=-0.9033),premium(β=-0.7322),filtered(β=-0.2114),and non-filtered(β=-0.3452)categories)is significant to reduce tobacco use at 1%level of significance.The study finds similar results when it applied tobacco retail price instead of tobacco tax rate as the independent variable.Finally,the study investigates the impact on health care cost through tobacco consumption,tobacco control law,growth rate,export-import,and tobacco production.The results indicate that tobacco consumption,export-import,and tobacco production increases health care cost burden while tobacco use regulatory decreases it.By reducing tobacco consumption,higher taxes and tobacco use regulation contribute to alleviating the burden on the healthcare system,promoting healthier lifestyles,and aligning with global health objectives.Conclusions:Higher tax rate on tobacco products is necessary to increase the retail price so that tobacco users cannot consume tobacco.Specific tax and uniform tax base are needed so that tobacco users cannot switch to lower priced brands.Tobacco control laws need to revised and proper implementation should be ensured as well,to achieve the goal of tobacco free Bangladesh by 2040.Tobacco-related diseases,responsible for a significant proportion of deaths in the country,could witness a considerable decline with the successful implementation of higher tax rates and tobacco use regulation.This study provides insights that not only contribute to the economic discourse but also accentuate the broader public health benefits arising from effective tobacco taxation policies.

Effects of Microbial Fertilizers in Improving Acidic Tobacco-planting Soil and Tobacco Leaf Quality

[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve acidic soil and enhance the quality of tobacco leaves.[Methods]The effects of different microbial fertilizers on improving acidic tobacco-planting soil and tobacco leaf quality were investigated through plot experiments.[Results]The application of microbial fertilizers could improve the pH value of acidic soil,and composite microbial agent A showed the best application effect.The application of bio-organic fertilizer was beneficial to improving the contents of available phosphorus and available boron in acidic soil.The application of composite microbial agent A was beneficial to improving the contents of available phosphorus and available potassium in acidic soil,and could promote the growth of tobacco plants and improve the economic traits of flue-cured tobacco and the coordination of chemical components in tobacco leaves.The application of composite microbial agent B led to a downward trend in the content of available boron in acidic soil.The application of composite microbial agent B could promote the absorption of nutrients by tobacco plants,and improve their disease resistance and the quality of tobacco leaves.Due to the differences in functional microorganisms contained,the application effects of different microbial fertilizers in improving acidic tobacco-planting soil and improving tobacco leaf quality varied.Overall,the application of microbial fertilizers could increase soil pH,activate soil nutrients,promote tobacco growth,enhance disease resistance,increase tobacco output value,and improve tobacco quality.Microbial fertilizers have good application prospects in improving acidic soil and improving tobacco quality.[Conclusions]The application of microbial fertilizers to improve acidic tobacco-planting soil can ensure the normal growth and development of tobacco plants and the improvement of tobacco leaf quality,achieving high-quality and sustainable development of Zhaotong tobacco.

Study on the Cultivation Problems and Strategies for New Professional Tobacco Farmers in China

At present,there are still many difficulties in China s tobacco farmers,such as unreasonable age structure,generally low education level,lack of management ability,and low planting efficiency.It is necessary to cultivate new professional tobacco farmers.Based on the practical problems existing in the cultivation of professional tobacco farmers in China,such as vague screening criteria,lack of pertinence in training content,single training mode,immature evaluation system,insufficient follow-up support and unsystematic cultivation mechanism,this study put forward corresponding strategies and suggestions.

Green manuring facilitates bacterial community dispersal across different compartments of subsequent tobacco

Green manure–crop rotation is a sustainable approach to protect crops against diseases and improve yield.However,the mechanism by which green manuring manipulates the crop-associated microbial community remains to be elucidated.In this study,we explored the horizontal processes of bacterial communities in different compartments of the soil–root interface(bulk soil,rhizosphere soil,rhizoplane and endosphere)of tobacco by performing a field experiment including four rotation practices,namely,tobacco rotated with smooth vetch,ryegrass,radish,and winter fallow(without green manure).Results showed that the co-occurrence networks constructed by adjacent compartments of the soil–root interface with green manuring had more edges than without green manuring,indicating dramatic microbial interactions.Green manuring increased the dispersal-niche continuum index between bulk soil and other compartments,indicating that it facilitated the horizontal dispersal of microbes.For the different green manuring practices,the neutral community model explained 24.6–27.6%of detection frequency for bacteria,and at least one compartment under each practice had a normalized stochasticity ratio higher than the 50%boundary point,suggesting that the deterministic and stochastic processes jointly shaped the tobacco microbiome.In conclusion,green manuring generally facilitates bacterial community dispersal across different compartments and enhances potential interactions among adjacent compartments.This study provides empirical evidence for understanding the microbiome assembly under green manure–crop rotation.

Aluminum Toxicity:A Case Study on Tobacco(Nicotiana tabacum L.)

Aluminum is an abundant metal in the earth’s crust that turns out to be toxic in acidic environments.Many plants are affected by the presence of aluminum at the whole plant level,at the organ level,and at the cellular level.Tobacco as a cash crop(Nicotiana tabacum L.)is a widely cultivated plant worldwide and is also a good model organism for research.Although there are many articles on Al-phytotoxicity in the literature,reviews on a single species that are economically and scientifically important are limited.In this article,we not only provide the biology associated with tobacco Al-toxicity,but also some essential information regarding the effects of this metal on other plant species(even animals).This review provides information on aluminum localization and uptake process by different staining techniques,as well as the effects of its toxicity at different compartment levels and the physiological consequences derived from them.In addition,molecular studies in recent years have reported specific responses to Al toxicity,such as overexpression of various protective proteins.Besides,this review discusses data on various organelle-based responses,cell death,and other mechanisms,data on tobacco plants and other kingdoms relevant to these studies.

Effects of Different Chemical Fertilizer Reduction Techniques on Flue-cured Tobacco Production

[Objectives]This study was conducted to find out the most suitable special formula fertilizer for flue-cured tobacco production in tobacco-growing areas of Zhaotong City,so as to provide a basis for scientific fertilization and reduced application of inorganic fertilizers with improved efficiency in tobacco production in Zhaotong City.[Methods]Different formulas of special base fertilizer and special topdressing for tobacco were designed by optimizing and adjusting the application amounts and proportions of nitrogen,phosphorus,potassium and medium trace elements in fertilizer formulas,and the formulas of special base fertilizer and special topdressing for flue-cured tobacco production were selected through a field plot experiment.[Results]The combination of special base fertilizer and special topdressing was conducive to the early growth and rapid growth of tobacco plants under the condition of reduced fertilizer application,and the treatment using organic-inorganic compound fertilizer as the special base fertilizer was the most obvious,with an average growth period of two days increased.Compared with conventional fertilization,the yield,output value,average price,proportion of superior tobacco and proportion of medium and superior tobacco increased in the organic-inorganic compound fertilizer treatment,with the yield increasing by 5.96%,the output value increasing by 17.08%,the average price increasing by 10.49%,the proportion of superior tobacco increasing by 4.63%,and the proportion of medium and superior tobacco increasing by 2.44%.It was concluded from indexes including growth period,agronomic traits,disease incidence and economic traits,the fertilization mode of organic-inorganic compound fertilizer with the addition of trace elements(boron,magnesium and zinc)applied as the base fertilizer and nitrogen and potassium topdressing was most efficient and economic.[Conclusions]This study provides a basis for scientific fertilization and reduced application of inorganic fertilizers with improved efficiency in tobacco production in Zhaotong City.

Control Effect of UAV Low Volume Spray Technology on Thrips and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in Tobacco Field

[Objectives]The paper was to explore the influence of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)low volume spray technology on the control effect of viruliferous thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus(TSWV)under different pesticide concentrations,and to explore the effective control nodes and methods of thrips and TSWV.[Methods]According to the occurrence characteristics of thrips and TSWV,the field control effects of 4 pesticides on thrips and TSWV were tested by UAV with the thrips number and disease index as indicators,following the principle of regional and periodic control trials.[Results]In the groups of UAV and artificial prevention and control,4 agents were used alternatively,including 1%emamectin benzoate ME,1.7%abamectin imidacloprid ME,5%emamectin benzoate WDG,and 30%pyriproxyfen dinotefuran SL.There was no significant difference in the control effect of thrips and TSWV among treatment 1(recommended dosage of UAV agent),treatment 2(reduction of recommended dosage of UAV agent by 25%)and treatment 4(recommended dosage of artificial control agent),and the control effects on thrips were more than 83.16%in the 3 treatments.The disease index of TSWV in the 3 treatments decreased from 8.64±1.37 in the blank control group to less than 3,which reached the prevention and control threshold.But treatment 3(reduction of recommended dosage of UAV agent by 50%)did not reach the prevention and control threshold.The disease index of TSWV in the blank control area increased with the increase of the number of live nymphs of thrips,and there was a significant positive correlation,with good fitness.[Conclusions]UAV has a significant impact on the control effect of thrips and TSWV under different pesticide concentrations.In the actual flight control application,it is recommended that the amount of the pesticides is about 3/4 and not less than 1/2 of that of the artificial application.The control area should be extended to 100 m of the ridge of the tobacco field,and UAV is used periodically to control thrips and TSWV for 5 times from pre-transplanting stage to pre-squaring stage of flue-cured tobacco.The control effect is significantly different from the traditional artificial application.

Effects of Tillage Depth on Nutrients and Microbial Communities in Tobacco-Planting Soil

The implementation of appropriate tillage practices is of great significance for agricultural production. However, the effects of different tillage depths on soil nutrients content and microbial communities in tobacco-planting soils are still lacking systematic research. In this study, three different tillage depths of 15 cm (T1), 20 cm (T2), and 30 cm (T3) were set up for field experiments in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province, to explore the effects of tillage depth on tobacco-planting soil nutrients and bacterial and fungal communities based on 16S rRNA and ITS sequencing and figure out the key factors affecting soil microbial communities. The results showed that T2 and T3 increased the contents of organic matter, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, available phosphorus, and available potassium in tobacco-planting soil, and increased the diversity of bacterial communities compared with T1. There was no significant difference in the structure of bacterial and fungal communities in different tillage depth treatments, but some dominant genera were significantly enriched in T2 and T3. Desulfobacter, Setophoma, Humicola, and Acremonium were significantly enriched in T2. Chthonomonas and Fusarium were significantly enriched in T3. These genera favor the decomposition of organic matter and the cycling of nutrients, and control soil pests and diseases. Redundancy analysis indicated that TP and AK were the key factors influencing the dominant genera of bacteria and fungi. This study provides a scientific basis for the selection of soil tillage depth for tobacco production in this region.

Age Structure and Change Trend of Tobacco Farmers:A Case Study of Shashi Town,Liuyang City,Hunan Province

Taking the tobacco-growing area of Shashi Town,Liuyang City as the object,the number of registered,newly added and resigned tobacco farmers in each year,average age,number and proportion of tobacco farmers of different ages,number and proportion of tobacco farmers born in different eras,as well as planting scale and planting history of flue-cured tobacco in the last 10 years were analyzed statistically.The results showed that the number of tobacco farmers in Shashi Town showed a rapid decline trend from 2012 to 2018,while the average age continuously increased,and the average planting scale rose in a wave like way.From 2019 to 2021,the decline rate of the number of tobacco farmers slowed down,and the average planting scale continuously increased,while the aging of tobacco farmers accelerated.Meantime,the birth years of tobacco farmers were further concentrated in the 1960s,and they were mainly at the age of 50-59.The tobacco industry in Shashi Town of Liuyang City is facing the crisis of aging tobacco farmers and no successor of flue-cured tobacco planting,and it is predicted that the next 5-10 years will continue the change trend from 2019 to 2021.

2020年北京市控烟检查和投诉现状分析

目的 了解北京市控烟检查和投诉情况,评价《北京市控制吸烟条例》落实情况,为完善政府控烟政策提供依据。方法 以北京市2020年6个城区的全部街道作为研究对象。收集2020年北京市街道控烟检查和控烟投诉数据,计算控烟检查得分、万人控烟投诉率。结果 共纳入北京市134个街道,控烟检查得分为(89.3±6.5)分、万人控烟投诉率的均值为(9.7±9.3)/万人,且在各区之间的差异均有统计学意义(P<0.001)。餐馆(58.7%)、室内农贸市场(52.5%)、网吧或娱乐场所(40.8%)、公共卫生间(47.3%)控烟检查项目全部合格的比例较低;餐馆(28.6%)、写字楼(28.1%)、办公场所(13.1%)为常见的控烟投诉场所。结论 北京市城区各街道的控烟状况总体良好,但是部分地区仍有待加强。

不同基因型烤烟对镰刀菌根腐病的抗性鉴定与评价

为明确不同基因型烤烟对烟草镰刀菌根腐病的抗性,利用10个烟草品种(系),采用粗毒素幼芽接种、带菌菌谷接种、孢子悬浮液培养等方法进行抗性鉴定。结果表明,供试品种对尖孢镰刀菌抗性表现出显著差异;对尖孢镰刀菌表现出抗的品种(系)有4个,分别是‘Y2001’、‘Y2002’、‘长脖黄’、‘664-01’;对尖孢镰刀菌表现出感的品种(系)有6个,分别是‘7710’‘、7713’‘、Y2007’‘、Y2008’‘、中烟100’、‘小黄金1025’。3种接种方法鉴定结果基本一致,共筛选出4个抗性品种(系)。

不同尺寸和结构的烟梗吸湿特性及其成因

【目的】研究细梗、中等梗、拐头的吸湿特性及其成因,以优化不同尺寸和结构的烟梗分组加工技术。【方法】采用自主研制的烟梗热湿特性分析装置考察3种烟梗的吸湿特性,使用扫描电镜观测样品表皮和梗横断面的微观结构,利用连续流动分析仪检测烟梗的化学组成。【结果】细梗、中等梗、拐头吸湿能力依次降低,随着空气湿度的增大,吸湿速率和平衡含水率增大,其吸湿曲线符合Weibull模型。细梗、中等梗、拐头表皮的气孔数量依次减少;中等梗和细梗横断面的气孔明显大于拐头的气孔。细梗、中等梗、拐头的总糖、还原糖和总植物碱含量依次减少,蛋白质含量依次增加。【结论】细梗、中等梗、拐头的吸湿速率与其孔隙发达程度正相关,且吸湿速率随着空气湿度的增大而增大;拐头、中等梗、细梗的平衡含水率依次增大,原因是其总糖(或还原糖)含量依次增大,提供了更多的水分吸附位点。不同尺寸和结构烟梗的吸湿特性差异明显,有必要按照尺寸和结构对烟梗进行分组加工。

云南烟草种质库种子的生活力监测

【目的】开展烟草种质库资源生活力监测,确保库存资源的安全保存。【方法】选择1979至2008年保存于云南省烟草农业科学研究院种质库的烟草种子;于1992、2005和2019年分别开展3次生活力监测,并统计分析发芽率和发芽势。【结果】种子发芽势和发芽率的年降低值与保存年限有关,保存年限越长,生活力年降低值则越高;而不同年份入库种子生活力下降速率并不一致;种子保存前起始生活力越高,生活力降低越慢。【结论】为了确保烟草种子的长期安全保存,应加强烟草种植过程中田间管理,以及在气象条件较好的天气下收获烟草种子,从而提高种子质量;推荐烟草种质入库发芽率≥90%,但如果条件限制,也不能低于70%;应及时监测预警生活力降至70%的种子,并安排繁殖更新;在烟草种子含水量<5.0%的超干燥和室温的保存条件下,第一次监测间隔不能长于10年,以后每次监测间隔应根据烟草种子生活力下降情况相应缩短。

烟丝加工过程中的破碎规律研究

为探索烟丝在加工过程中的破碎规律,设计不同切丝宽度和尺寸的烟丝,研究滚筒、流态化、机械输送等关键加工环节前后烟丝的结构变化规律。结果表明,随着烟丝加工进行,各规格烟丝不断破碎,烟丝的特征尺寸降低,破碎度升高,主要表现在>7.10 mm和4.50~7.10 mm等尺寸较长的烟丝质量分数不断降低,<2.00 mm的烟丝质量分数不断升高,不同处理间3.35~4.50 mm的烟丝质量分数变化差异最大。滚筒加工过程中烟丝质量分数的变化率整体较大,其中滚筒干燥过程最大,其次是振动输送、干燥后的提升输送和风送过程,风选和干燥前的提升等过程较小。加工后1.0 mm宽度烟丝、1.0 mm宽度断丝的烟丝、0.8 mm宽度烟丝和0.8 mm宽度断丝的烟丝特征尺寸变幅分别达到1.86 mm、1.09 mm、1.65 mm和1.08 mm,其破碎度分别达到33.51%、26.35%、33.39%和27.43%。综上,>7.10 mm和4.50~7.10 mm等特征尺寸较大及同一断丝或未断丝处理下宽度较窄的烟丝在加工过程中更易破碎,应根据加工的需求,关注特定尺寸的烟丝质量变化规律,在原料消耗允许的范围内,开展烟丝结构调控和工艺优化。

改良热泵密集烤房烘烤工艺及其效果分析

为进一步利用热泵密集烤房优势,解决热泵密集烤房与现有工艺不匹配、初烤烟叶化学成分提升不明显等问题,对传统三段式烘烤工艺进行改良,对初烤烟叶的主要化学成分、石油醚提取物、多酚类物质、香气代谢产物及评吸质量进行分析。结果表明:与传统三段式烘烤工艺相比,可变频密集烤房采用改良三段式烘烤工艺后效果较好,其初烤烟叶化学成分赋值提高8.9%,淀粉含量下降20.0%,中性致香物质含量提高0.7%,多酚类物质含量提高49.4%,评吸得分提高6.2%。说明改良三段式烘烤工艺可促进烟叶香气代谢产物的积累和化学质量、评吸质量的提高。综合分析,改良后的三段式烘烤工艺能够有效提升热泵密集烤房初烤烟叶质量,有较好的实用价值。

莫海威芽孢杆菌(Bacillus mojavensis)ZLX10对发酵雪茄烟叶中性致香成分的影响

为探究烟草源微生物单菌发酵对雪茄烟叶挥发性致香成分的影响,采用GC-MS检测莫海威芽孢杆菌(Bacillus mojavensis)ZLX10发酵雪茄烟叶中性致香成分,筛选差异致香成分,并与感官评价进行相关性分析,结合ROAV值变化,明确ZLX10提升雪茄烟叶感官品质的关键致香成分。结果表明,ZLX10发酵雪茄烟叶后,香气总量和大多数中性致香成分含量均显著提高,共筛选得到15种差异中性致香成分,共有10种致香成分显著上调(P<0.05),其中巨豆三烯酮A、巨豆三烯酮B、6-甲基-5-庚烯-2-酮、2,6,6-三甲基-2-环己烯-1,4-二酮、茄酮和植物醇与烟叶香气呈显著正相关(P<0.05),可认为是增加烟叶干香和花香的关键差异致香成分;共有5种致香成分显著下调(P<0.05),其中苯乙醛和2,4-二叔丁基-6-硝基苯酚与烟叶刺激性呈显著正相关(P<0.05),对烟叶香气有较大的负面影响。由此可知,ZLX10发酵能促进雪茄烟叶香气质和香气量得到提升,这为人工接菌发酵雪茄烟叶提供了基础。

滴灌施肥频率对烤烟生长、氮肥利用及烟叶产质量的影响

为探明滴灌施肥频率对烤烟生长、氮肥利用及烟叶产质量的影响,2018-2019年通过田间试验,以不施肥空白(CK)和当地常规处理(CF,即肥料干施+滴灌)为对照,研究低频滴灌施肥(DF1,即养分管理期1次滴灌施肥)、中频滴灌施肥(DF2,即养分管理期连续2天每天1次滴灌施肥)和高频滴灌施肥(DF3,即养分管理期连续3天每天1次滴灌施肥)对烤烟农艺性状、根系发育形态、氮肥累积量和利用效率及烟叶产质量的影响。结果表明,与CF相比,各滴灌施肥处理烟叶产量无显著差异(P<0.05),氮肥利用率有不同程度提高,烟株发育状况则因滴灌施肥频率而异。与DF1和DF2相比,DF3烟株旺长期叶面积系数分别增加了7.3%~33.3%和1.6%~28.7%,根系体积分别增加了3.9%~46.6%和21.2%~40.5%,氮素利用率分别提高了39.0%~95.0%和21.5%~34.3%,烟叶烟碱含量分别增加了17.5%~28.5%和12.5%~20.0%。与中频滴灌施肥和低频滴灌施肥相比,高频滴灌施肥有利于促进烟株生长和根系形态发育,提高氮肥利用效率和烟叶品质质量,是有效协同氮肥高效利用和烟叶产质量的滴灌施肥措施。