Effect of different levels of NPK on yield attributes and fruit quality of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) cv. Asha under shade net house cultivation

Authors

  • Mumtak Lego Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP Author
  • Devi Singh Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61180/

Abstract

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.), commonly known as sweet pepper / bell pepper or shimla mirch is a member of the Solanaceae family which originated from central and south America. The principle pungency is due to presence of the alkaloid compound called capsainoid (C18H27NO3) present in the pericarp and placenta of fruits. Mature fruits are rich in pigments such as carotenoid and xanthophylls, the major pigment. The carotenoid is called capsanthin (C40H55O) responsible for color development of Capsicum. Although,

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Published

2016-06-25

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 01 (2016): Vegetable Science

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Short Communication

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How to Cite

Lego, M., & Singh, D. (2016). Effect of different levels of NPK on yield attributes and fruit quality of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) cv. Asha under shade net house cultivation. Vegetable Science, 43(01), 129-131. https://doi.org/10.61180/