Capsicum belonging to the family Solanaceae is one of the most widely consumed crops in
the world as a vegetable, spice and a raw salad and is distinctly valuable for its spicy …

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are one of the foundations for modern molecular
breeding for plant genetic improvement. Single-locus GWAS methodologies impose …

Piquin pepper fruits, a semi-domesticated wild pepper species highly valued in Mexico,
currently face the threat of unsustainable harvesting practices that endanger the species. For …

Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) holds immense global importance, as it is widely cultivated
for its economic value in the food industry and its health benefits. Consequently, substantial …

Fruit shape and size in Solanaceae family plays an important role in the determining the
economic value and agronomic traits of the crop. This paper presents a comprehensive …

One of the fruit vegetables that is a favorite for consumers of spicy food worldwide is chili
(Capsicum annuum). Thus, the external and internal quality attributes of harvested chili fruit …

Plant secondary metabolites have played a major role in providing special traits to different
plants. Chilli peppers have their pungency due to the secondary metabolites called …

The species of Capsicum are known to synthesise capsaicin. It has a molecular weight of
305.5 g/mol and the chemical formula C18H27NO3. The IUPAC name of capsaicin is (E)-N …

Fruits and vegetables undergo metabolic processes post-harvest, rendering them
vulnerable to deterioration, influenced by genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors …