Breeding and Characteristics of a New Maryland Tobacco Variety Wufeng 2

Wufeng 2 is a new Maryland tobacco variety, hybrid with MSmd609 as maternal and Md872 as paternal. The plants have cylinder type, elliptic blade, short growing period and strong growth. Moreover, this variety has a broader adaptation with a drought tolerance. The cured leaves have a loose structure, moderate identity, reddish brown color, shiny bright and good appearance quality. Wufeng 2 demonstrated better appearance quality than that of Md609, and had favorable chemical components in harmonious proportion, with high total sugar and reducing sugar, appropriate total nitrogen and nicotine, high potassium, low chloride. This tobacco has a large amount of aromas with a good quality and aromas types, coupled with strong flammability. The characteristics of this tobacco described above lead to a high industrial value. The economic value of Wufeng 2 is superior to that of Md609.