Case studies
Founded in 1927, the Altadis Tobacco Institute of Bergerac aims to improve the quality and characteristics of raw tobacco, from seed production through post-harvest treatment to the final product.
The institute has undertaken extensive research programmes in the areas of plant genetics and breeding, pest and disease resistance. It provides a pest diagnosis service to tobacco growers and promotes integrated pest management and good agricultural practices. The institute has contributed greatly to the science of the tobacco plant and holds an extensive collection of Nicotiana species.
