This article is about the plant genus. For the variety known as “capsicum” in some countries, see Bell pepper. For discussion of capsicum nutrition facts uses, see Chili pepper.
Capsicum plants have a variety of names depending on place and type. The more piquant varieties are commonly called chili peppers, or simply chilis. Capiscum are solanaceous plants within the tribe Capsiceae, and are closely related to Lycianthes. Extremely moist soils can cause seedlings to “damp-off” and reduce germination.
For flowering, Capsicum is a non-photoperiod-sensitive crop. This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. An arrangement of chilis, including jalapeno, banana, cayenne, and habanero peppers.
27 species, five of which are widely cultivated: C. Peru is thought to be the country with the highest cultivated Capsicum diversity since varieties of all five domesticates are commonly sold in markets in contrast to other countries. Bolivia is considered to be the country where the largest diversity of wild Capsicum peppers are consumed. The Capsicum annuum and Capsicum chinense genomes were completed in 2014. Many types of peppers have been bred for heat, size, and yield. Along with selection of specific fruit traits such as flavor and color, specific pest, disease and abiotic stress resistances are continually being selected. Several breeding programs are being conducted by corporations and universities.
