Information about Burley Hybrids

All Burley cultivars released by ProfiGen, including the hybrids licensed by the University of Kentucky – USA, are produced from foundation seed selected for low conversion of nicotine to nornicotine. The foundation seed is from plants with a maximum conversion rate of three percent (3%), in compliance with the protocol developed by the University of Kentucky – USA.

Fusarium and Bacterial Wilt - Tolerant


Black Shank - Resistant


Nematode - Resistant


Blue mold tolerant