Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Rahul Sonaniya, SK Singh, RS Shukla and VP Bagde

Abstract:
The genus Capsicum generally recognized as chilli pepper is a major spice crop rich in ascorbic acid, capsaicin content and carotenoids. An investigation was started on 48 diverse chilli genotypes to analyses the biochemical components (total phenols, ascorbic acid, capsaicin content and color values) to identify the promising lines dominated with nutritive and resistance traits. Fully matured and dried chilli fruits of each genotype were utilized for analysis of different quality components. It was noted that among the 48 genotypes capsaicin content was ranged from 0.19% - 0.40%, ascorbic acid was from 92.38 mg/100g - 175.85 mg/100g, phenol content was from 9.47 mg/g - 18.78 mg/g and colour value were ranged from 33.82 - 53.55 for L*, 11.28 - 28.87 for a* and 13.36 - 38.13 for b*. Genotype MPJCC5 showed highest ascorbic acid content (175.85 mg/100g) whereas maximum phenol and capsaicin content was recorded in MPJCC12 (18.78 mg/g) and Pusa jwala (0.40%). Maximum color value for L* a* b* were noted for MPJCC15 (53.55), MPRJJCC1 (28.87) and MPJCC15 (38.13) respectively. The identified promising genotypes for different quality components will be of great importance in chilli hybrid breeding program and a these lines will be utilized as donor for the development of high quality chilli lines/hybrids coupled with high economic importance.