Studies on the capsaicin content in chilli hybrids

2002

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An investigation was carried out to select superior hybrids in chilli (Capsicum annuum) with high capsaicin contents at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, during June, 2000. The parents chosen were Pusa Sadabahar, Arka Lohit, PKM 1, CHD 8, Ujwala, Punjab Lal, CF 53, KDC 1, CC 3 and CC 4. The biosynthesis of the capsaicin content commenced during the early phase of fruit growth in all the parents and hybrids. It was non-significant at 15 days after flowering in both the parents and hybrids. At 30 days after flowering the difference in the biosynthesis was significant. During the latter stages of fruit growth, capsaicin content started declining. Dry fruit analysis revealed that the hybrid Arka Lohit x CF 53 recorded the highest capsaicin content (0.875%).

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