Pepper (Capsicum spp.) is one of the major vegetable crops grown worldwide largely
appreciated for its economic importance and nutritional value. This crop belongs to the large …

Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is a prevalent virus affecting the quality and yield of pepper,
resulting in yield losses of greater than 80% during severe local epidemics. Cultural …

Bacterial wilt (BW) disease, which is caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is one globally
prevalent plant disease leading to significant losses of crop production and yield with the …

This review highlights-omics research in Solanaceae family, with a particular focus on
resilient traits. Extensive research has enriched our understanding of Solanaceae genomics …

Anthocyanins, the pigmented flavonoids responsible for red and blue colors in horticultural
products, promote human health by preventing cancers and lowering the risk of …

Genome-wide identification of Insertion/Deletion polymorphisms (InDels) in Capsicum spp.
was performed through comparing whole-genome re-sequencing data from two Capsicum …

Key message A QTL for aphid resistance on pepper chromosome 2 was identified and
validated. This QTL affects aphid survival and reproduction, and was fine mapped to a locus …

Current and advanced breeding tools are being used to improve economically important
horticultural crops to meet the consumers' needs and preferences. Genotyping-by …

The production of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is hindered by several biotic factors
even though striding progresses were made in genetic improvement in the last two decades …

Powdery mildew (PM) is a common fungal disease infecting pepper plants worldwide.
Molecular breeding of pepper cultivars with powdery mildew resistance is desirable for the …