Genetic variation for yield and anthracnose resistance in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

Abstract

Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important spice cum vegetable crop, grown on a commercial scale in India. Productivity of the crop remains low mostly due to destructive diseases. One of the most dreaded diseases affecting chilli is anthracnose, which is also called dieback and fruit rot. The best way to tackle this disease is to grow resistant varieties. Hence it is essential to identify the sources of anthracnose resistance to develop high yielding anthracnose resistant varieties of chilli. The present investigation was undertaken to reveal the genetic variability for yield and anthracnose resistance in chilli.