Genetics of Capsaicin content in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

1982

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The cross between two varieties of chillies namely Perennial (pungent) and Koloscai E-15 (non-pungent) was made and the six basic generations viz; P1, P2, F1, F2, B1 and B2 were planted following single plant randomization. The capsaicin content from the fruits of each plant was determined by colorimetric determination with the Folio Coicalteu reagent. The generation means were analysed by the method as described by Mather and Jinks (1971). The mean value of F1 indicated pungency to be dominant over non-pungency. The estimates of gene effects showed additive, dominance, and dominance x dominance component to be significant, however the magnitude of additive component was higher, which indicated pre-dominance of additive gene effects in the inheritance of capsicum content and that can be exploited by simple selection. [AS]

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