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- Title
Characterization of Capsicum frutescens L. genotypes based on biochemical attributes.
- Authors
Ahmad, Ishtiaq; Anjum, Muhammad Akbar
- Abstract
The genus Capsicum has the unique character of pungency due to the biosynthesis of capsaicinoids that is the major reason for the domestication of different Capsicum spp. in several parts of the world. Chilli is considered excellent condiment for human health. It was observed that the concentration of biochemical content may vary in different genotypes originated from diverse agro-ecological zones. In current study 78 genotypes of Capsicum frutescens were collected from different research centers and capsicum producing areas of the country. Biochemical parameters such as Post-harvest water loss, Total carotenoids content, Total phenolics content, Capsaicin content, Antioxidant Activity, Vitamin C content, Total acidity, Total flavonoids content and Total soluble solids were estimated from ripen fruits of selected chilli germplasm. The aim of the current study was to assess the best genotypes with maximum desired bioactive compounds to expedite the chilli breeding programs. The results indicated that significant variation existed in available chilli germplasm as maximum Post-harvest water loss was observed in genotypes AZRI-Selection-03-03B (77.13 ± 0.65 %), Total carotenoids content was recorded in genotype IHS-74 (136.45 ± 2.50 mg/g DW), Total phenolics content was calculated in Hot Pepper Sky Red (76.95 ± 0.07 mg/100 g of GAE), Capsaicin content in genotypes AZRI-Selection-05-C-01B (543.69 ± 1.41 µg/g DW), Antioxidant Activity was calculated in genotypes AZRI-Selection-01-B2 (61.23 ± 0.14 %), Vitamin C content was estimated in genotypes HHP-082B (239.39 ± 6.27 mg /100 g), Total acidity was assessed in Hot Red (0.48 ± 0.005 %), Total flavonoids content were recorded in genotype Hot Pepper Sky Red (35.26 ± 1.21 mg/g) and Total soluble solids was observed in genotypes 33828 (7.56 ± 0.104 °Brix). PCA analysis indicated that (53.31%) variability among different biochemical attributes in available germplasm of Capsicum frutescens.
- Publication
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022, Vol 59, Issue 4, p623
- ISSN
0552-9034
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.21162/PAKJAS/22.34