Which of these processes is commonly used in tobacco production?

De-suckering is a common process in tobacco production, where side shoots (suckers) that emerge between the leaf and stem of tobacco plants are removed. This helps to direct the plant's energy into producing larger, healthier leaves, which are more suitable for harvesting.
Other options
-(b) Retting: Retting is primarily used in the processing of flax, hemp, and other fibers.
-(c) Winning: Winning refers to the process of separating the leaves from the plant.
-(d) Thinning: Thinning is a process in many crops where excess plants are removed to allow better spacing.

🛑 Additional Information::

•  Desuckering or Suckering:
-After topping, auxiliary buds grow and produce shoots known as suckers.
-The process of removing these suckers is called desuckering or suckering.

•  Objective:
-To divert the energy and nutrients from flowers to the leaves.
-This helps in increasing the size of the leaves and the final leaf yield.
-It also improves the quality of the leaves.

•  Exceptions:
-Most tobaccos grown are topped and suckered.
-Wrapper tobacco is an exception where texture is more important, and it may not undergo topping and desuckering.