DIALLEL ANALYSIS FOR FRUIT YIELD AND ITS COMPONENT TRAITS IN MILD PUNGENT CHILLI (Capsicum annuum L.)
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Date
2008
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Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Abstract
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important vegetable
and condiment crop having immense commercial and therapeutic
value. It is mostly used as powder of dry red fruits in food
preparations. Green fruits are used as vegetable purpose and dry
fruits used in spice. Chilli is also used in food processing industry for
pickle and sauce making. Thus, chilli has become indispensable
condiment of every Indian home. Chilli fruits contain high amounts
of carotene (provitamin A) and vitamins C (ascorbic acid), E, B1
(thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin). Higher intake of carotene
may reduce the risk of cancer (Ziegler et al., 1986). Hartwell (1971)
listed 14 references where chilli has been cited as a therapeutic
agent for cancer. Chilli also has tonic and carminative action. It is
also used in preparation of ginger beer and other beverages
products.
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Genetics & Plant breding, Analysis