Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXV, Issue 1
Written by Ovidia-Loredana AGAPIE, Florin STĂNICĂ, Costel VÎNĂTORU, Elena BARCANU, Bianca Elena TĂNASE, Ion GHERASE, Geanina NEGOȘANU
The Genetic, Breeding and Biodiversity Laboratory from Vegetable Research and Development Station Buzau has a valuable germplasm collection of hot peppers consisting in 287 genotypes, structured on 3 groups according to their genetic stability. The aim of this study was to assess 15 accessions with distinct phenotypic expressivity in terms of fruit shape, weight and colour. A great variability was observed at physiologically maturity in fruit colour passing from yellow, orange, different shades of red or brown. The fruits have distinct shapes like cherry type, elongated, angular, campanulate or blocky type. The fruit mass varies between 0.42 g (A270) to 65.29 g (A282). In order to establish the quality of fruit, the firmness, dry matter and total soluble solids content were measured at both maturity stages. The studied accessions represent valuable genotypes and will be subject to intensive breeding work. In this context, each genotype will be structured for different direction of use such as: chilli powder, fresh consumption, ornamental purposes or for pharmaceutical use.
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