A new form of genetic female sterility in capsicum annuum L.

During evaluation of genotypes of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), a female-sterile mutant was observed in one line. The mutant also exhibited flat stem and rosette branching-habit. The stamens were functional and pollen fertility was normal. Style and stigma were petaloid and non-functional. A single r...

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Main Authors: Wilson, G.F., Fatokun, C.A., Adeniran, M.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1982
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176726
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Summary:During evaluation of genotypes of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), a female-sterile mutant was observed in one line. The mutant also exhibited flat stem and rosette branching-habit. The stamens were functional and pollen fertility was normal. Style and stigma were petaloid and non-functional. A single recessive gene caused the sterility and the other aberrant characteristics. The possible use of this mutant in a hybrid seed production programme in pepper is indicated.