Genomic structure and marker-trait association for plant and fruit traits in Capsicum chinense and Capsicum baccatum germplasm.

ABSTRACT: Capsicum baccatum and C. chinense are domesticated pepper species originating from Latin America recognized for their unique flavor and taste and widely diffused as spicy food for fresh uses or for processing. Owing to their capacity for adaptation to diverse habitats in tropical regions, these species serve as a valuable resource for agronomic traits and tolerance to both biotic and abiotic challenges in breeding projects. This study aims to dissect the genetic diversity of C. baccatum and C. chinense germplasm and to detect candidate genes underlying the variation of plant morphological and fruit size and shape traits. To that goal, SNP data from genotyping by sequencing have been used to investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of 103 accessions belonging to the two sp

SUBMITTER: Tripodi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337620 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature