Jayanth, K.V.1,2, Sanap, P.B.1,4* and Harshitha, M.3
1Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Dapoli, Maharashtra, India
2ICAR – Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
3Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Dapoli, Maharashtra, India
4Vegetable Improvement Scheme, Central Experiment Station, Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India
Email: prakashsanap09@gmail.com
Received-06.01.2024, Revised-17.01.2024, Accepted-24.02.2024
Abstract: Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) holds significant economic importance and is extensively cultivated. The chilli genotypes, sourced from traditional agricultural systems, underwent a thorough assessment of their morphological characteristics. The experiment focused on the F4 generation of chilli, cultivated under Kokan conditions in Maharashtra. Sixteen genotypes were included in the study, organized in a Randomized Block Design (RBD). All progenies exhibited a ‘Solitary’ flowering habit and a ‘Pendent’ position habit for the fruits, influenced by the strong genetic behavior of the genotypes. Fruit shapes were categorized into three ranges: short, medium, and very long. The fruit colors ranged from light green to dark green, and physical parameters such as fruit length varied from 9.86 cm (Jwala x Pant C-3) to 4.49 cm (DPL-C-5 x Pant C-3). Similarly, the diameter of fruits spanned from 1.08 cm (DPLC-5 x BC-28) to 0.73 cm (Jwala x DPL-C-5). Counting the number of seeds per fruit revealed that the progeny DPLC-5 x BC-28 exhibited the highest seed count at 68.10, while the lowest count was observed in LCA-206 x Jwala at 29.04. Additionally, the study found that capsaicin content in fruits ranged from 0.222 to 0.814 mg/100 g. These diverse characteristics within the progenies make them valuable for potential use in future breeding programs.
Keyword: F4 progenies, Physical parameter, Fruit length, Pungency
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