Morphological diversity of Capsicum frutescens in Malaysia


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Muhammad Shafie M. S., . and Mohd Shukor N., . (2010) Morphological diversity of Capsicum frutescens in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Capsicum spp. or commonly known as chilli is one of the most important vegetable crops among Malaysians. It has been recognized in decades as an important menu in every dish. It is also being used as spices. There are 2 indigenous species cultivated in Malaysia i.e. Capsicum annum L. Iada besar and Capsicum frutescens L. cili api C. frutescens is the most popular among Malays Chinese and even Indian due to hot taste. Moreover some varieties of C. frutescens have been widely used in ornamental purposes for their attractive characteristics. C. frutescens is a herbaceous annual plant that can be found in lowland area and planted at backyard. Their characteristics can be visibly differentiated on their fruits and vegetative characters such as their size colours and shape. In this study the variation of C. frutescens accessions collected from various location in Malaysia were analyzed using their morphological characteristics based on descriptor provided by AVRDC.


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Abstract

Capsicum spp. or commonly known as chilli is one of the most important vegetable crops among Malaysians. It has been recognized in decades as an important menu in every dish. It is also being used as spices. There are 2 indigenous species cultivated in Malaysia i.e. Capsicum annum L. Iada besar and Capsicum frutescens L. cili api C. frutescens is the most popular among Malays Chinese and even Indian due to hot taste. Moreover some varieties of C. frutescens have been widely used in ornamental purposes for their attractive characteristics. C. frutescens is a herbaceous annual plant that can be found in lowland area and planted at backyard. Their characteristics can be visibly differentiated on their fruits and vegetative characters such as their size colours and shape. In this study the variation of C. frutescens accessions collected from various location in Malaysia were analyzed using their morphological characteristics based on descriptor provided by AVRDC.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP248.14 I61 2008 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term: Capsicum frutescens
AGROVOC Term: Chillies
AGROVOC Term: Vegetable crops
AGROVOC Term: Spices
AGROVOC Term: Plant morphology
AGROVOC Term: Seeds
AGROVOC Term: Fruits
AGROVOC Term: Colour
AGROVOC Term: Crop characters
AGROVOC Term: Leaf analysis
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:15
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13132

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