After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Origin and Taxonomy of Capsicum 2. Compatibility Relationship in Capsicum Species 3. Domesticated Species 4. Hot-Pepper Segments of Capsicum in India 5. Breeding Objectives 6. Important Capsicum Genes. Origin and Taxonomy of Capsicum: Capsicum originated in the New World tropics and sub-tropics. Mexico is the centre of diversity for C. annuum. [...]
This article throws light upon the top seven breeding methods of capsicum. The methods are: 1. Mass Selection 2. Pure line Selection 3. Pedigree Method 4. Single Seed Descent 5. Backcross Method 6. Heterosis Breeding 7. Mutation Breeding. Method # 1. Mass Selection: This is the simplest breeding technique to improve populations for multiple traits without concerns about pedigree. It [...]
This article throws light upon the twenty-one main types of capsicum. Some of the types are: 1. Bell Group 2. Pimiento 3. Squash/Tomato/Cheese 4. Yellow Wax 5. Cherry 6. Paprika 7. Chiltepin/Chile Piquin 8. Ancho, Mulato and Pasilla 9. Cayenne 10. Chihuacle 11. Cuban and Pepperoncini 12. Costeno 13. Mirasol 14. Cascabel 15. de Arbol 16. Jalapeno 17. Serrano 18. [...]