Fuente: WIPO "tomato" The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to improving trichome characteristics in tobacco plants. Plants comprising non-natural mutations in genes involved in trichome growth are provided, as are products and cured tobacco material made from said plants. Plants comprising RNAi constructs against genes involved in trichome growth are provided, as are products and cured tobacco material made from said plants. Methods of making and using the provided plants are also provided.