Abstract Background Capsicum (Solanaceae) is a globally important vegetable crop and is
also used therapeutically in traditional medicine systems. However, little is known of the …

Identification and characterization of crop mutants through molecular marker analysis are
imperious to develop desirable traits in mutation breeding programs. In the present study …

Lycopene is an essential antioxidant found in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) that can
inhibit and prevent cell damage in the body. Thus, enhancing lycopene content is one of the …

Peppers (Capsicum spp.) have high phenotypic diversity, particularly in terms of color, size,
and shape. The morphological diversity associated with the small quantity of peppers …

The phenotypic evaluation of root traits in soybeans presents challenges in breeding due to
its high cost and the requirement for experimental plot destruction. Establishing relationships …

The cultivated sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the important oilseed crops,
cultivated throughout the world for its edible oil and seeds. Low seed yield due to the …

A comprehensive assessment of genetic diversity offers invaluable insights to breeders. This
study aims to analyze the genetic diversity of 19 cayenne pepper genotypes using …

Capsicum chinense Jacq.(ghost pepper), a naturally occurring chili species of Northeast
India is known throughout the world for its high pungency and a pleasant aroma. The …

Capsicum annuum L. is an indispensable spice cum vegetable crop cultivated worldwide for
its edible fruit. The current research is majorly focused on the development of improved chilli …

The study was conducted during two consecutive years 2018–2019 and 2019–2020 at IARI,
Regional Station, Pune, Maharashtra, India to evaluate for genetic variability, heritability and …