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- Title
Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Local Chilli (Capsicum annuum) Varieties in Mauritius.
- Authors
Peeraullee, Nazia; Ranghoo-Sanmukhiya, V. M.
- Abstract
The genetic diversity of five chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) varieties cultivated in Mauritius was evaluated using morphological and molecular techniques. Morphological assessment was done on fruit, leaf, height and canopy size of the plant. Morphological characters, namely from the fruit can be used as reliable morphological markers to distinguish between the different varieties. The DNA was amplified using the RAPD technique. Primer OPW04 showed the highest degree of polymorphic bands. Overall, RAPD markers can be used to differentiate between the local chilli varieties.
- Subjects
MAURITIUS; PLANT genetics; PLANT diversity; CAPSICUM annuum varieties; PLANTS; PLANT morphology; LEAVES; GENETIC polymorphisms in plants
- Publication
International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 2013, Vol 15, Issue 5, p891
- ISSN
1560-8530
- Publication type
Article