Wild Native Chilli, Chile Piquin (Capscicum annuum L. var. aviculare Dierb.) in Northestern Mexico: Research Progress

Authors

  • Ratikanta Maiti Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Carr. Nac. No. 85 Km. 45, Linares, Nuevo Leon 67700, Mexico
  • Humberto Gonzalez Rodriguez Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Carr. Nac. No. 85 Km. 45, Linares, Nuevo Leon 67700, Mexico

Keywords:

Botany, chemistry, Chile piquin, economic importance, history, physiology

Abstract

The paper gives a brief review on research progress on various aspects of Chile piquin (Capscicum annuum L. var. aviculare Dierb.), a native wild species of commercial importance in Northeast Mexico. It gives a background of the history of Chile piquin and its importance.  Studies have been undertaken on morphology of the plant, its distribution in fields, root system, pollen viability.  In addition, studies have been undertaken on pigment contents, water potential and biochemical composition of plant parts and fruits.

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Published

28-02-2017

How to Cite

Maiti, R., & Rodriguez, H. G. (2017). Wild Native Chilli, Chile Piquin (Capscicum annuum L. var. aviculare Dierb.) in Northestern Mexico: Research Progress. International Journal of Economic Plants, 4(Feb, 1), 037–040. Retrieved from https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJEP/article/view/4494

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Vol. 4 No. Feb, 1 (2017)

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