Genetic analysis of quantitative and qualitative characters in segregating populations of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. Grossum Sendt.) under shade house conditions

Two F₂ populations of the commercial hybrids Bomby and Atlas were evaluated to study the extent of variability. Considerable variation was observed between and within the populations which was confirmed by high mean and wider range as evidenced by high PCV and GCV values. Selection strategy for yield improvement should rely on fruit weight, fruits per plant, fruit length, fruit surface area, seeds per fruits and pericarp thickness during selection, since these characters exhibited high direct effect on the yield.