Evaluation and correlation studies in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for quality parameters

Twenty-four chilli genotypes were evaluated in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications during rabi season of the year 2011-12 for quality parameters, viz., capsaicin, capsanthin and oleoresin contents. Analysis of variance revealed the significance differences among the genotypes. High phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation along with high heritability and genetic advance was observed for all the three characters. Correlation studies indicated a negative association of capsanthin with oleoresin and capsaicin content. Oleoresin content had positive correlation with fruit length, pericarp weight, number of fruits per plant and dry fruit yield per plant.