Phosphates solubilization, indol-3-acetic acid and siderophores production by Beauveria brongniartii and its effect on growth and fruit quality of Capsicum chinense

Objective: To evaluate the phenological development and fruit quality of habaneropepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) with three nutrient solutions.Design / Methodology / Approach: In a hydroponic system the nutrient solutionsof Steiner, Hoagland and Soria were used to evaluate the phenology, morphologyand pungency (spicy-hotness) of the habanero pepper fruits.Results: It was observed that the nutrient solution of Soria brought flowering 4 dahead, but it delayed fruiting by 2 d compared to the other treatments. Steinersolution incremented length (4 cm), diameter (2.9 cm), weight (8 g) and moisturecontent (89%) of the fruit compared to the other nutrient solutions. Capsaicin anddihydrocapsaicin increased in plants watered with Steiner nutrient solutions (24and 12.5 mg g -1 , respectively) and Soria (23 and 12.7 mg g -1 , respectively), as wellas Scoville units (> 538,000).Study limitations / Implications: Although favorable results were found in sometreatments, more studies are required to evaluate the nutrient composition of thedifferent organs of habanero pepper plants, by phenological stages.Findings / Conclusions: Considering phenology, fruit quality and capsaicinoidscontent, the Steiner nutrient solution could be a suitable option for cultivatinghabanero peppers in hydroponic systems.

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Effect of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and Gibberellic Acid (GA3) on Growth and Fruit Quality of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ◽

10.20546/ijcmas.2018.703.036 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (03) ◽

pp. 306-311

Author(s):

Sanjay K. Singh ◽

Anil Kumar ◽

Karma Beer ◽

Ved P. Singh ◽

Sohan K. Patel

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽

Gibberellic Acid ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Naphthalene Acetic Acid ◽

Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill

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Production and quality of habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) with chemical and organic fertilization

RECUBRIMIENTO COMESTIBLE CON BASE DE PIÑON MEXICANO (Jatropha curcas) SOBRE LA CALIDAD DE CHAYOTE MINIMAMENTE PROCESADO ◽

10.32854/agrop.v14i14.1777 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Cesar Jacier Tucuch Haas ◽

Azareel Angulo Castro ◽

Jorge Ismanel Tucuch Haas

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Capsicum Chinense ◽

Organic Fertilization ◽

Chemical Fertilizers ◽

Tukey Test ◽

Habanero Pepper ◽

Plant Stem

Objective: To compare the effect of earthworm humus (vermicompost) withrespect to that of a standard fertilization treatment with conventional chemicals onthe yield and fruit quality in the cultivation of habanero pepper (Capsicumchinense).Design / methodology / approach: The experimental design was of randomizedblocks with seven replicates. The treatments consisted of 100% worm humus, 50%worm humus + 50% soil combination, as well as soil with chemical fertilizers as acontrol. The number of fruits, the quality of the fruits (length, diameter, and weight)of three cuts (harvests), in addition to the yield per plant, were evaluated. The datawere analyzed with an analysis of variance and when statistical differences weredetected, a means comparison was performed with the Tukey test (P>0.05). 2Results: The 100% vermicompost treatment did not significantly reduce the heightand diameter of the plant stem. Regard yield, a 15% increase was observed,although it was not significant compared to the control. Likewise, the quality of thefruits did not decrease.Study limitations / implications: The combination of 50% vermicompost and soilor less could affect the development and yield of habanero pepper crops.Findings / conclusions: Supplying earthworm humus does not affect the yield orquality of habanero pepper fruits, which is an alternative for nutrients supply at lowcost which is also an environmentally friendly practice.

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Agronomic behavior and fruit quality in habanero peppers (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) as a response to formative pruning

RECUBRIMIENTO COMESTIBLE CON BASE DE PIÑON MEXICANO (Jatropha curcas) SOBRE LA CALIDAD DE CHAYOTE MINIMAMENTE PROCESADO ◽

10.32854/agrop.v14i05.1909 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (05) ◽

Author(s):

Mauro V. Vásquez-Velázquez, ◽

Joaquín S. López-Vázquez ◽

Esaú Ruiz-Sánchez ◽

Kati Beatríz Medina-Dzul ◽

LUIS LATOURNERIE-MORENO

Keyword(s):

Protein Content ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Block Design ◽

Fruit Size ◽

Crop Management ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Crude Fiber ◽

Capsicum Chinense ◽

Habanero Pepper

Objective: To evaluate the effect of pruning on the agronomic variables and fruit quality of habanero peppers (Capsicum chinense Jacq.). Methodology: Habanero peppers were pruned with two intensities, two shoots and three shoots. The control plants were not pruned. The experiment had a randomized block design with four replications. The experimental plots consisted of 50 plants established in rows at a distance of 1.2 m and 0.3 m among plants within a row. The evaluated variables were fruit yield, number of fruits per plant, fruit weight, fruit length and fruit diameter. Data were obtained from 10 harvests. For the analysis, the fruit quality, ash content, moisture, protein and crude fiber were determined. Results: Plants with two and three shoots produced fruits of 4 and 3.99 cm in length. Plants with two and three shoots produced 42 and 48 % first quality fruits, whereas control plants produced only 10 % first quality fruits. The highest protein content in fruits at physiological ripeness (14 %) and commercial maturity (12 %) was observed in plants pruned to two shoots. Implications: These results show the importance of crop management on the fruit quality of habanero peppers. Further studies are needed to have more information on the effects of crop management on the nutritional content of fruits. Conclusion: The pruning of habanero pepper plants significantly influenced the fruit size, crude fiber and protein content in their fruits

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