Analysis of the community composition and diversity of endophytes in extremely spicy industrial chili peppers from Tibet using high-throughput sequencing.

ABSTRACT: Industrial chili peppers contain more than 100 times the capsaicin content of common chili peppers; these peppers are primarily used for industrial processing and capsaicin extraction. Chili peppers thrive in warm temperatures, require plenty of sunlight, and are drought-resistant; therefore, making the high-altitude climate of Tibet ideal for their cultivation. Endophytes are microorganisms that can inhabit healthy plants at various stages of their life cycle. Through long-term co-evolution, endophytes and host plants establish a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship, which assists plants in secondary metabolite production. This study investigated the differences in endophyte community structure across various lines of industrial chili peppers. It also explored the relationship betwe

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12434037 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature