Pepper Genetics and Breeding

Dear Colleagues，

Pepper (Capsicum spp.) is one of the most important crops in the Solanaceae family. Its magical nature as a spice has long attracted people from ancient times, and the demand as vegetables has been on the rise in recent years. The pepper varieties composed of five cultivated species are diverse due to the variation in people’s preferences. The fruit colors range from red to orange, yellow, white and purple, the pungency from extremely hot, such as Habanero and Bhut jolokia, to sweet, and the various sizes and shapes of fruits are also observed. Genetic and breeding studies of pepper have been carried out for a long time. The Mendelian genetic mechanism that governs pungency and fruit color has been elucidated in early years, and the molecular substances of some of the genes have been clarified in recent decades. Various local demands and longtime selection have generated diverse pepper landraces all over the world. Based on this diversity, many modern pepper varieties have been bred. Moving forward, research on pepper entered a new phase in 2014 when the whole genome sequence of pepper was determined. This Special Issue attempts to reflect on the current state of research on pepper.

Prof. Dr. Tsuneo Sasanuma
Guest Editor

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• pepper genetics
• pepper breeding
• pepper production
• pungency
• capsaicinoid
• fruit color
• carotenoid