Search for pepper genotypes with high adaptive ability to low night temperatures based on the study of physiological characteristics
https://doi.org/10.18619/2072-9146-2025-3-10-15
Abstract
This article presents the results of a study on the adaptive properties of various pepper genotypes to low nighttime temperatures (LT) based on their physiological characteristics. It was found that LT slow down growth and reduce yield in most varieties; however, C22 and P08 exhibited resistance to cold stress. The genotypic dependence of plant response is confirmed by the lower sensitivity of varieties C17 and P06. Temperature stress reduced fruit size and contributed to the formation of seedless fruits, whereas in variety C12, the number of seeds increased. The obtained data highlight the importance of selecting resistant genotypes for breeding and successful pepper cultivation under low-temperature conditions.
About the Authors
Sh. N. Rajametov
Research institute of plant genetic resources
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Sherzod N. Rajametov – PhD (Agriculture), Post Doctoral Researcher
Tashkent
M.-Ch. Cho
National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration
Korea, Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Myeong-Cheoul Cho – PhD (Agriculture), Head of Laboratory
Wanju, 55365
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Rajametov Sh.N., Cho M. Search for pepper genotypes with high adaptive ability to low night temperatures based on the study of physiological characteristics. Vegetable crops of Russia. 2025;(3):10-15. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18619/2072-9146-2025-3-10-15
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