Current status and prospects of chili pepper breeding in Henan province
Henan province is one of the key production areas of chili peppers in China,with a long history of cultivation.It has nurtured numerous chili breeding institutions and individuals,and has launched numerous excellent varieties of chili pepper that are renowned throughout the country,such as Luojiao 4,Bianjiao 1,301 pickled chili pepper,and Wang-tianhong 3.As a result,chili pepper breeding in Henan province occupies an important position in China.The authors fo-cus on the current development status of chili pepper breeding in Henan province.Through research and in-depth analy-sis,it comprehensively explores the collection and utilization of local varieties,the main institutions of chili pepper breed-ing,the goals of chili pepper breeding,the use of diverse chili pepper breeding methods,and the cultivation of chili pep-per varieties are comprehensively explored.Various problems in chili pepper breeding are identified in Henan province,providing valuable ideas and suggestions for the sustainable development of chili pepper breeding in Henan province,and looking forward to the future development of chili pepper breeding in Henan province,which will promote innovative breakthroughs and high-quality development of chili pepper breeding in Henan province under the new situation.
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