Dissection of heterotic, genotypic and environmental factors influencing the variation of yield components and health-related compounds in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum)

Chilli pepper is a widely spread vegetable crop and one of the main spices used all over the world. Its properties comprise high antioxidant capacity and content of several healthy-related compounds including vitamin C, carotenoids and capsaicinoids. In countries of the Mediterranean basin, chilli production is largely based on local varieties traditionally selected for open field conditions, although, the genetic improvement is a rapidly...