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  • Study: Time to Age Tobacco Leaves Shortened

    Study: Time to Age Tobacco Leaves Shortened

    Researchers in China explored how microbial aging affects the flavor quality of flue-cured tobacco and reported that under controlled conditions for 12 months, they were able to replicate results that typically take two to three years to occur naturally.

    Bacillus, particularly Bacillus velezensis TB-1, was identified as a key microorganism linked to aroma development during aging.

    Using solid-state fermentation, B. velezensis TB-1 was applied to low-grade tobacco leaves, significantly boosting levels of important volatile compounds like 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, megastigmatrienone, and 2-methyl-hexanoic acid, which are associated with desirable flavors. Sensory evaluation confirmed improved aroma and taste, demonstrating a promising strategy for enhancing tobacco quality through microbial fermentation.

    The initial findings were filed with Frontiers in Microbiology today (June 17), with a formal paper expected to be published soon.

  • Companies Partner to Unite Cannabis Cultivation Process

    Companies Partner to Unite Cannabis Cultivation Process

    Cannatrol, a provider of precision-controlled drying and curing technology, announced a strategic alliance with Rhythm Cultivation Solutions & Services, a fertigation and environmental controls company. Through the partnership, data collected throughout the cultivation and post-harvest processes will provide commercial cannabis cultivators new insights into their operations and efficiency.

    “At the core of this partnership is a shared belief in making growers’ lives easier by connecting the dots across the cultivation journey,” said David Sandelman, co-founder and inventor of the Cannatrol system. “By joining forces with Rhythm, we’re enabling our customers to work smarter, not harder.”

    The two companies will integrate Cannatrol’s proprietary operating data into Rhythm’s interfact, delivering a seamless, data-rich experience for commercial cannabis cultivators. This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward unifying the entire cultivation process—from growth to post-harvest—by providing operators with a complete, end-to-end view of their facility data in one intuitive platform.