Comparative Performance of Chilli Genotypes during Early and Timely Sown Conditions

The investigation was conducted to evaluate different chilli genotypes suitable for early planting. The objective of this study was to compare the yield performance along with physiological and biochemical parameters of early and timely sown hot pepper genotypes. In all genotypes including check varieties, photosynthetic pigments and efficiency decreased till maturity during both early and timely sown crop. On the other hand, total phenol, total soluble sugar (in leaves and flowers), ascorbic acid content, proline content and lipid peroxidation increased with maturity during both early and timely sown crop. The content of total soluble sugars (in leaves and flowers) and fruit set % were observed maximum in genotype PL-412 that ultimately led to increased total fruit yield in this genotype during both early and timely sown crop.