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Genetic diversity in Capsicum baccatum is significantly influenced by its ecogeographical distribution.
BMC genetics - 6 Aug 2012
Albrecht Elena, Zhang Dapeng, Mays Anne Deslattes, Saftner Robert A, Stommel John R
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BACKGROUND: The exotic pepper species Capsicum baccatum, also known as the aji or Peruvian hot pepper, is comprised of wild and domesticated botanical forms. The species is a valuable source of new genes useful for improving fruit quality and disease resistance in C. annuum sweet bell and hot chile pepper. However, relatively little research has been conducted to characterize the species, thus limiting its...
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