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Organism
Record information and status
Record ID
12120
Status
Published
Date of creation
2006-04-07 14:43 UTC (kirsty.mclean.consultant@cbd.int)
Date of last update
2012-06-20 17:58 UTC (dina.abdelhakim@cbd.int)

Organism information
Scientific name
Nicotiana tabacum
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomPlantae
PhylumMagnoliophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusNicotiana
SpeciesNicotiana tabacum
Common name(s)Tobacco
Additional Classification
Type of organism
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.
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IDDescription
172record(s) found
Country's Decision or any other Communication73 records
Gene and DNA Sequence13 records
Modified Organism41 records
Organization12 records
Risk Assessment33 records

   
   
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