Yes, there are universities that conduct research on tobacco crops. In fact, tobacco research has been conducted for decades, primarily by agricultural departments within universities. Some of the universities that conduct tobacco crop research include:
- North Carolina State University
- Virginia Tech
- University of Kentucky
- University of Tennessee
- University of Georgia
- University of Florida
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Mississippi State University
- Clemson University
- Louisiana State University
These universities have agricultural departments and research centers that focus on tobacco production, disease management, and product development. Some of the research conducted at these universities includes improving tobacco yields, developing new tobacco varieties, exploring alternative uses for tobacco, and investigating the health effects of tobacco use.
