Chiles: A Diverse Crop

Paul W. Bosland

doi:10.21273/horttech.2.1.6

journal article Jan 01, 1992

Chiles: A Diverse Crop

Paul W. Bosland

HortTechnology Vol. 2 No. 1 pp. 6-10 · American Society for Horticultural Science

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Abstract

Capsicum,
a New World genus, has a richness in diversity that has not received much attention. Along with tomato and potato, chile is one of the important New World crops belonging to the Solanaceae family. The
Capsicum
fruits are popular and used in cuisines from all over the world. There are many different cultivars, forms, and uses of
Capsicum.
Most cultivars grown in the United States belong to one species,
Capsicum annuum.
The species is divided into groups based on fruit shape, flavor, and culinary use. Unfortunately, there is confusion about the names associated with the various fruit types. This article attempts to reduce some of the confusion. Whatever the name, there can be no argument that
Capsicum
is an amazing plant genus.

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Published: Jan 01, 1992
Vol/Issue: 2(1)
Pages: 6-10

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Paul W. Bosland (1992). Chiles: A Diverse Crop. HortTechnology, 2(1), 6-10. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech.2.1.6

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