Screening bell pepper germplasm for resistance against Phytophthora leaf blight and fruit rot disease

Fifteen genotypes of bell pepper were screened for resistance against Phytophthora leaf blight and fruit rot disease at the experimental farm of Department of Vegetable Science, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, HP during summer season of 2012. Observations were recorded for the disease at weekly interval. Analysis of variance indicated significant differences among genotypes for the disease under study. Genotypes Feroz and LC-1 were found to be moderately resistant to disease. Apparent infection rate was lowest for lines Feroz and LC-1 and highest for Kannaul Collection.