Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Meghana D, Amit Vikram, DK Mehta, Meenu Gupta and RK Dogra

Abstract:
Morphological characterization is necessary to characterize a genotype as distinct, uniform and stable over the one that is being commercially grown. Characterization helps in identification of genotypes, classification of cultivars/genotypes into different groups and for registration and protection of a plant variety. In chilli, wide variation has been observed among genotypes. This variation is useful in identification of superior genotypes for inclusion in breeding programmes or direct use as a cultivar. In the present study it indicates the phenotypic diversity among different accessions taken into consideration. Morphological characterization for nearly 48 phenotypic attributes based on IPGRI descriptors was carried out resulted in the development of a comprehensive data set in respect of 20 genotypes of chilli, In addition, significant differences were observed for several yield contributing traits.