The present invention provides a method for increasing nitrogen-use efficiency and/or nitrogen-utilisation efficiency in a plant comprising modifying the plant by increasing the activity or expression of an ethylene-dependent gravitropism-deficient and yellow green protein (EGY) in said plant.

This unique and novel exemplary embodiment of an invention relates to a multi-use tool used for handling and preparing a variety of herbal products for smoking or consumption. The multi-use tool comprises a substantially compact, flat profile that allows the multi-use tool to be conveniently stored and readily accessible when needed. The multi-use tool provides a combination of tools specially designed for preparing and handling herbal products.

This unique and novel exemplary embodiment of an invention relates to a multi-use tool used for handling and preparing a variety of herbal products for smoking or consumption. The multi-use tool comprises a substantially compact, flat profile that allows the multi-use tool to be conveniently stored and readily accessible when needed. The multi-use tool provides a combination of tools specially designed for preparing and handling herbal products.

An herb grinder comprising a receptacle grinding for receiving herbs and an insertable grinding member for being inserted into the receptacle grinding member. The receptacle grinding member comprises a receptacle grinding surface and a peripheral wall structure circumscribing the receptacle grinding surface. The insertable grinding member comprises an insertable grinding surface for rotatably interfacing with the receptacle grinding surface. The grinding surfaces comprise define a respective plurality of elongate grooves forming a respective contiguous protruding structure therebetween. Impartment of a mutual rotational movement of the insertable member within the receptacle grinding member provides for grinding herbs between the interfacing grinding surfaces by the grinding action of the respective contiguous protruding structures thereof.

A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material is disclosed. The method comprises reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size. The invention also relates to vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method.

A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material is disclosed. The method comprises reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size. The invention also relates to vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method.

The invention relates to a homogenized tobacco sheet production line comprising: A tank adapted to contain a slurry formed by a tobacco powder blend, a binder and an aerosol former in an aqueous medium; A cast apparatus adapted to receive slurry from the tank and to cast the slurry so as to form a homogenized tobacco material; A movable transporting support on which said slurry is casted and adapted to transport the homogenized tobacco material along a transport direction; A slitter located downstream the cast apparatus adapted to slit the homogenized tobacco material along the transport direction so as to form portioned homogenized tobacco sheets; and A crimper located downstream the slitter adapted to receive at least one of the partial homogenized tobacco sheets from the slitter and to crimp the at least one of the portioned homogenized tobacco sheets.

It also relates to a method for inline production of a homogenized tobacco sheet.

The invention relates to a homogenized tobacco sheet production line comprising: A tank adapted to contain a slurry formed by a tobacco powder blend, a binder and an aerosol former in an aqueous medium; A cast apparatus adapted to receive slurry from the tank and to cast the slurry so as to form a homogenized tobacco material; A movable transporting support on which said slurry is casted and adapted to transport the homogenized tobacco material along a transport direction; A slitter located downstream the cast apparatus adapted to slit the homogenized tobacco material along the transport direction so as to form portioned homogenized tobacco sheets; and A crimper located downstream the slitter adapted to receive at least one of the partial homogenized tobacco sheets from the slitter and to crimp the at least one of the portioned homogenized tobacco sheets.

It also relates to a method for inline production of a homogenized tobacco sheet.

Provided is a tobacco sheet for a non-combustion heating-type flavor inhaler including a tobacco material, wherein a cross-section of the tobacco sheet in the thickness direction has a wavy shape.

The disclosed technology pertains to a customizable smokable whole leaf wrap and its multi-step manufacturing process that includes size screening, curing, pasteurization, adhesive application, sheet formation, cutting, and drying. The process is adaptable, offering various alternative methods and embodiments, enabling a wide array of wrap properties, flavors, and functionalities. This flexibility extends to the use of different strains, plant materials, infusions, adhesives, treatments, and manufacturing techniques. Certain embodiments can incorporate flavor-enhancing compounds, essential oils, herbal extracts, heat-resistant coatings, odor-absorbing treatments, built-in filters, or ventilation systems for an optimized smoking experience. The technology also emphasizes environmental sustainability with possibilities such as biodegradable adhesives, closed-loop manufacturing, and natural insect repellents, delivering a safe, quality, and environmentally responsible product tailored to consumer needs and preferences.