Assessment of chilli genotypes and their hybrids for seed quality parameters

Abstract

The experiment was conducted with 65 chilli genotypes to estimate 8 seed quality parameters at Department of Seed Science and Technology, AAU, Anand in kharif- rabi 2023-24. Perusal of results for various seed quality parameters across chilli genotypes (parents, hybrids and check GAVCH 1) revealed higher values in parameters such as germination%, seedling length, seedling fresh and dry weight and vigour indices in specific hybrids suggesting vigorous seedling performance of hybrids. Female parent ACGMS 4 followed by ACGMS 1 and male parent Anand Jwala followed by ACS 19-08 showed highest average of hybrids among all the parents while the highest performing hybrid was ACGMS 4 × Anand Jwala, which demonstrated superior performance for seed quality parameters, using these parents breeders can develop more resilient and productive chilli cultivars with strong seedlings.