Abstract:
Nitrate and nitrite are the precursors of TSNAs.The bionics signal molecule(BSM) matter sourced from oral secretion of oligophagous tobacco pests was applied to the topped caulis of flue-cured and burley tobacco at different concentrations. The contents of NO
3- and NO
2- in treated tobacco leaves and the control were analyzed with colorimetry,and the effects of BSM on NO
3- and NO
2- contents were analyzed.The results indicated that:BSM inhibited NO
3- and NO
2- accumulation in flue-cured and burley tobacco leaves after topping to different extents;BSM's effects on middle leaves was stronger than on upper leaves,stronger on NO
3- content than on NO
2- content.For burley tobacco,the effects of BSM on NO
3- and NO
2- correlated with the dose,the higher the concentration of BSM,the lower the contents of NO
3- and NO
2- would be.