UNEMAT Pedro and UNEMAT Malagueta Pantaneira: New pepper cultivars with increased resistance to anthracnose

Abstract The objective of this study was to introduce new cultivars of Capsicum frutescens L. (pepper) with resistance to anthracnose. 'UNEMAT Pedro' is characterized by its red fruits, while 'UNEMAT Malagueta Pantaneira' is hybrid with orange‒red fruits. Both cultivars exhibit a...

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Published inCrop breeding and applied biotechnology Vol. 24; no. 1
Main Authors Amorim, Ana Flávia Silva, Cassaro, Sabrina, Araújo, Lourismar Martins, Anjos, Isabela Vera dos, Chimello, Antonio Marcos, Araújo, Maria do Socorro Bezerra de, Gilio, Thiago Alexandre Santana, Araújo, Kelly Lana, Neves, Leonarda Grillo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology 2024
Subjects
AGRONOMY
BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
genetic breeding
disease resistance
Colletotrichum
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ISSN1518-7853
1984-7033
1984-7033
DOI10.1590/1984-70332024v24n1c02

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Summary:Abstract The objective of this study was to introduce new cultivars of Capsicum frutescens L. (pepper) with resistance to anthracnose. 'UNEMAT Pedro' is characterized by its red fruits, while 'UNEMAT Malagueta Pantaneira' is hybrid with orange‒red fruits. Both cultivars exhibit a semi-perennial growth cycle, a pungent fruit flavour, and high productivity.
ISSN:1518-7853
1984-7033
1984-7033
DOI:10.1590/1984-70332024v24n1c02