Correlation analysis in hybrid population of paprika (capsicum annuum var. longum)

In a correlation analysis with four sets of crosses and their parents, all the characters under study except per cent disease index were positively associated with dry fruit yield per plant. This suggests that least incidence of anthracnose would result in more dry fruit yield per plant. Total phenol content was found to possess a strong negative association with disease incidence in the crosses suggesting that total phenol plays a significant role in reducing disease incidence. Ascorbic acid, total extractable colour content and oleoresin were positively associated with total phenol content which imparts resistance thus paving way for simultaneous selection for yield, quality and resistance.