Listing of Useful Plants of the World
[formerly Listing of Potential New Crops for Australia]


NOTICE: Information on the background to this Listing is available. The analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time was completed in 1997, using the Agricola database (1970-1996). Hard copies of the Listing (553 pages; over 4200 new crops listed with the analyses of numbers of papers over time included) are available from the publisher, Dr Rob Fletcher; see Advice on Publications Available.

The references listed below are from the Biological Abstracts database (1988-2000) and are courtesy of SilverPlatter Information. For more information re Silverplatter, go to www.silverplatter.com.


Capsicum annuum var annuum
see Capsicum annuum

 

Analysis of numbers of papers/mentions over time (Agricola database 1970-1996):

 

Source: AGRICOLA database (1970-1996)

Common Name(s):
Crop Use(s):
Reference Source(s):
Number of Papers/Mentions: 1871

References (Biological Abstracts 1988-2000):

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Cartwright, B., T. G. Teague, et al. (2003). An action threshold for management of the pepper weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on bell peppers. Journal Of Economic Entomology 83(5): 2003-2007.

Aleemullah, M., A. M. Haigh, et al. (2000). Anthesis, anther dehiscence, pistil receptivity and fruit development in the Longum group of Capsicum annuum. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. [print] 40(5): 755-762. {a} Centre for Horticulture and Plant Sciences, University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury, Richmond, NSW, 2753, Australia

Aliyu, L., M. K. Ahmed, et al. (2000). Correlation and multiple regression analysis between morphological characters and components of yield in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Crop Research Hisar. March 19(2): 318-323. {a} Department of Agronomy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Baghour, M., J. M. Ruiz, et al. (2000). Metabolism and efficiency in nitrogen utilization during senescence in pepper plants: Response to nitrogenous fertilization. Journal of Plant Nutrition. Jan. 23(1): 91-101. {a} Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, E-18071, Granada, Spain

Baoxi, Z., H. Sanwen, et al. (2000). Two RAPD markers linked to a major fertility restorer gene in pepper. Euphytica . [print] 113(2): 155-161. {a} Institute of Vegetables and Flowers (IVF), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, 100081, China

Ben, C. A. and I. Paran (2000). Genetic analysis of quantitative traits in pepper (Capsicum annuum). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. [print] January 125(1): 66-70. {a} Department of Plant Genetics and Breeding, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel

Borua, I. and P. Das (2000). Changes in activities of polyphenol oxidase, acid phosphatase and phenol content in developing chilli varieties susceptible and resistant to Colletotrichum capsici. Crop Research Hisar. March 19(2): 230-234. {a} Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, AS, 13, India

Bower, J., B. D. Patterson, et al. (2000). Permeance to oxygen of detached Capsicum annuum fruit. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. [print] 40(3): 457-463. {a} Division of Plant Industry (Horticulture), CSIRO, North Ryde, NSW, 1670, Australia

Cepeda, E., M. A. Garcia, et al. (2000). Pimento (Capsicum annuum L.) puree: Preparation, physicochemical properties and microscopical characterisation. Journal of Food Engineering. [print] Aug 45(2): 85-92. {a} Dpto. Ingenieria Quimica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad del Pais Vasco, Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Chartzoulakis, K. and G. Klapaki (2000). Response of two greenhouse pepper hybrids to NaCl salinity during different growth stages. Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam. [print] 86(3): 247-260. {a} NAGREF, Subtropical Plants and Olive Tree Institute, 73100, Chania, Crete, Greece

Cremer, D. R. and K. Eichner (2000). Formation of volatile compounds during heating of spice paprika (Capsicum annuum) powder. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [print] June 48(6): 2454-2460. {a} Institut fuer Lebensmittelchemie der Westfaelischen Wilhelms-Universitaet Muenster, Corrensstrasse 45, 48149, Muenster, Germany

Csiktusnadi, K. G. A., E. Forgacs, et al. (2000). Optimisation of the microwave-assisted extraction of pigments from paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) powders. Journal of Chromatography A. [print] 889(1-2): 41-49. {a} Chemical Research Centre, Institute of Chemistry, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 1525, Budapest, Hungary

Cuadrado, A., E. Gallego, et al. (2000). Identification of greenhouse characteristics which affect the incidence of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary in pepper crops in a Mediterranean climate. European Journal of Plant Pathology. Feb. 106(2): 117-122. {a} Departamento de Biologia Vegetal y Ecologia, Escuela Politecnica Superior, Universidad de Almeria, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, La Canada de San Urbano, 04120, Almeria, Spain

Dhamayanthi, K. P. M. and V. R. K. Reddy (2000). Cytogenetic effects of gamma rays and ethyl methane sulphonate in chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Cytologia Tokyo. [print] June 65(2): 129-133. {a} Cytogenetics Laboratory, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, India

Dodd, I. C., J. He, et al. (2000). The influence of supra-optimal root-zone temperatures on growth and stomatal conductance in Capsicum annuum L. Journal of Experimental Botany. Feb. 51(343): 239-248. {a} Department of Botany, University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia

Francis, F. J. (2000). Carotenoids as food colorants. Cereal Foods World. [print] May 45(5): 198-203. {a} Amherst, MA, USA

Gish, R. A. (2000). Character of the monopodium branch and lateral branch of cultured varieties of Capsicum annuum L. Sel'skokhozyaistvennaya Biologiya. [print] May June 3: 84-88.

Goicoechea, N., J. Aguirreolea, et al. (2000). Verticillium dahliae modifies the concentrations of proline, soluble sugars, starch, soluble protein and abscisic acid in pepper plants. European Journal of Plant Pathology. Jan. 106(1): 19-25. {a} Departamento de Fisiologia Vegetal, Universidad de Navarra, c/Irunlarrea s/n, E-31008, Pamplona, Spain

Grube, R. C., Y. Zhang, et al. (2000). New source of resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus in Capsicum frutescens. Plant Disease. [print] August 84(8): 885-891. {a} Department of Plant Breeding, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA

Guertal, E. A. (2000). Preplant slow-release nitrogen fertilizers produce similar bell pepper yields as split applications of soluble fertilizer. Agronomy Journal. [print] March April 92(2): 388-393. {a} Dept. of Agronomy and Soils, Auburn University, 201 Funchess Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA

Gyulai, G., J. A. Gemesne, et al. (2000). Doubled haploid development and PCR-analysis of F1 hybrid derived DH-R2 paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) lines. Journal of Plant Physiology. Feb. 156(2): 168-174. {a} Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Szent Istvan University, Godollo, H-2103, Hungary

Harris, A. R. (2000). Solid formulations of binucleate Rhizoctonia isolates suppress Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum in potting medium. Microbiological Research. March 154(4): 333-337. {a} Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia

Herz, S., J. Wungsintaweekul, et al. (2000). Biosynthesis of terpenoids: YgbB protein converts 4-diphosphocytidyl-2C-methyl-D-erythritol 2-phosphate to 2C-methyl-D-erythritol 2,4-cyclodiphosphate. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. March 97(6): 2486-2490. {a} Lehrstuhl fuer Organische Chemie und Biochemie, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, D-85747, Garching, Germany

Hobbs, H. A., D. M. Eastburn, et al. (2000). Solanaceous weeds as possible sources of Cucumber mosaic virus in southern Illinois for aphid transmission to pepper. Plant Disease. [print] November 84(11): 1221-1224. {a} Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA

Hofmann, A., J. Proust, et al. (2000). Annexin 24 from Capsicum annuum. X-ray structure and biochemical characterization. Journal of Biological Chemistry. [print] March 275(11): 8072-8082. {a} Macromolecular Crystallography Laboratory, Program in Structural Biology, NCI-FCRDC, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA

Hornero, M. D. and M. M. I. Minguez (2000). Xanthophyll esterification accompanying carotenoid overaccumulation in chromoplast of Capsicum annuum ripening fruits is a constitutive process and useful for ripeness index. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [print] May 48(5): 1617-1622. {a} Departamento de Biotecnologia de Alimentos, Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Av. Padre Garcia Tejero 4, 41012, Sevilla, Spain

Howard, L. R., S. T. Talcott, et al. (2000). Changes in phytochemical and antioxidant activity of selected pepper cultivars (Capsicum species) as influenced by maturity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [print] May 48(5): 1713-1720. {a} Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, USA

Huang, C. C., J. Biesheuvel, et al. (2000). Host range of Oidium lycopersici occurring in the Netherlands. European Journal of Plant Pathology. [print] June 106(5): 465-473. {a} Laboratory of Plant Breeding, Graduate School Experimental Plant Sciences, Wageningen University, 6700 AJ, Wageningen, Netherlands

Hutchinson, C. M. and M. E. McGiffen, Jr. (2000). Cowpea cover crop mulch for weed control in desert pepper production. Hortscience . April 35(2): 196-198. {a} Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521-0124, USA

Imahori, Y., M. Kota, et al. (2000). Ethanolic fermentation enzymes, their products and transcription of alcohol dehydrogenase from bell pepper fruit held under various low oxygen atmospheres. Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science. [print] May 69(3): 266-272. {a} College of Agriculture, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan

Ivey, M. L. L. and S. A. Miller (2000). First report of bacterial canker of pepper in Ohio. Plant Disease. [print] July 84(7): 810. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, Ohio Agricultural and Research Development Center, Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, 44691, USA

Jahn, M., I. Paran, et al. (2000). Genetic mapping of the Tsw locus for resistance to the Tospovirus Tomato spotted wilt virus in Capsicum spp. and its relationship to the Sw-5 gene for resistance to the same pathogen in tomato. Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions. [print] June 13(6): 673-682. {a} Department of Plant Breeding, Cornell University, Bradfield Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA

Josse, E. M., A. J. Simkin, et al. (2000). A plastid terminal oxidase associated with carotenoid desaturation during chromoplast differentiation. Plant Physiology Rockville. [print] August 123(4): 1427-1436. {a} Laboratoire de Genetique Moleculaire des Plantes, Unite Mixte de Recherche 5575, Universite Joseph Fourier, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, 38041, Grenoble Cedex 9, France

Jovanovic, N. Z. and J. G. Annandale (2000). Crop growth model parameters of 19 summer vegetable cultivars for use in mechanistic irrigation scheduling models. Water S A Pretoria. Jan. 26(1): 67-76. {a} Department of Plant Production and Soil Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa

Jung, H. W. and B. K. Hwang (2000). Isolation, partial sequencing, and expression of pathogenesis-related cDNA genes from pepper leaves infected by Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria. Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions. Jan. 13(1): 136-142. {a} Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Seoul, 136-701, South Korea

Kanjilal, P. B. and R. S. Singh (2000). Effect of spacing and plant time on chamomile performance. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. [print] April 70(4): 259-260. {a} Regional Research Laboratory, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Jorhat, Assam, 785 006, India

Karni, L., B. Aloni, et al. (2000). The effect of root restriction on the incidence of blossom-end rot in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. [print] May 75(3): 364-369. {a} Department of Vegetable Crops, A.R.O.-Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Institute of Field and Garden Crops, Bet Dagan, Israel

Kim, Y. J. and B. K. Hwang (2000). Pepper gene encoding a basic pathogenesis-related 1 protein is pathogen and ethylene inducible. Physiologia Plantarum. Jan. 108(1): 51-60. {a} Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Sungbuk-ku, Seoul, 136-701, South Korea

Kintzios, S., J. B. Drossopoulos, et al. (2000). Induction of somatic embryogenesis from young, fully expanded leaves of chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.): Effect of leaf position, illumination and explant pretreatment with high cytokinin concentrations. Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam. [print] 85(1-2): 137-144. {a} Faculty of Agricultural Biotechnology, Department of Plant Physiology, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 11855, Athens, Greece

Kobori, R. F., V. P. T. Della, et al. (2000). Evaluation of the resistance of Capsicum annuum lines when inoculated with three inoculum concentrations of Phytophthora capsici. Summa Phytopathologica. [print] Janeiro Marco 26(1): 77-81. {a} Estacao Experimental de Braganca Paulista, AGROFLORA/SAKATA, CEP 12.906-840, Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

Korolev, N., J. Katan, et al. (2000). Vegetative compatibility groups of Verticillium dahliae in Israel: Their distribution and association with pathogenicity. Phytopathology . May 90(5): 529-536. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, ARO, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel

Ku, V. V. V., R. B. H. Wills, et al. (2000). Use of nitric oxide to reduce postharvest water loss from horticultural produce. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. [print] May 75(3): 268-270. {a} Centre for Food Industry Research and Development, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW, 2258, Australia

Lanteri, S., E. Portis, et al. (2000). Molecular markers for the priming of pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum L.). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. [print] September 75(5): 607-611. {a} Dipartimento di Scienze Agronomiche e Genetica Vegetale Agraria, University of Sassari, Via E. De Nicola, 07100, Sassari, Italy

Lee, J. W., B. Y. Lee, et al. (2000). Influence of rice hull ratio and nutrient solution strength on the growth of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seedling in expanded rice hull-based substrates. Journal of the Korean Society for Horticultural Science. Feb. 41(1): 31-35. {a} National Horticultural Research Institute, Suwon, 440-310, South Korea

Lee, S. C., J. K. Hong, et al. (2000). Pepper gene encoding thionin is differentially induced by pathogens, ethylene and methyl jasmonate. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. [print] May 56(5): 207-216. {a} Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Seoul, 136-701, South Korea

Lee, Y. K., S. S. Hippe, et al. (2000). In situ localization of PR-1 mRNA and PR-1 protein in compatible and incompatible interactions of pepper stems with Phytophthora capsici. Protoplasma . [print] 211(1-2): 64-75. {a} Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Sungbuk-ku, Seoul, 136-701, South Korea

Li, S., N. C. Rajapakse, et al. (2000). Growth responses of chrysanthemum and bell pepper transplants to photoselective plastic films. Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam. June 84(3-4): 215-225. {a} Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA

Luettgen, H., F. Rohdich, et al. (2000). Biosynthesis of terpenoids: YchB protein of Escherichia coli phosphorylates the 2-hydroxy group of 4-diphosphocytidyl-2C-methyl-D-erythritol. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Feb. 97(3): 1062-1067. {a} Organische Chemie und Biochemie, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, D-85747, Garching, Germany

Luis, A. M. and M. A. Cambra (2000). First report of natural infection of greenhouse-grown tomato and weed species by Pelargonium zonate spot virus in Spain. Plant Disease. [print] July 84(7): 807. {a} Servicio de Investigacion Agroalimentaria, D.G.A., 50080, Zaragoza, Spain

Mangan, F. X., C. S. Vavrina, et al. (2000). Transplanting depth affects pepper lodging and maturity. Hortscience . [print] July 35(4): 593-595. {a} Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Bowditch Hall, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA

Manoussopoulos, I. N. (2000). Aphid transmission of potato aucuba mosaic virus strains mediated by different strains of potato virus Y. Journal of Phytopathology Berlin. [print] June 148(6): 327-331. {a} Faculty of Agriculture, Laboratory of Entomology, University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos, 383 34, Volos, Greece

Matheron, M. E. and M. Porchas (2000). Comparison of five fungicides on development of root, crown, and fruit rot of chile pepper and recovery of Phytophthora capsici from soil. Plant Disease. [print] Septmeber 84(9): 1038-1043. {a} Yuma Agricultural Center, University of Arizona, Yuma, AZ, 85364, USA

Minguez, M. M. I., G. A. Perez, et al. (2000). Carotenoid content of the varieties Jaranda and Jariza (Capsicum annuum L.) and response during the industrial slow drying and grinding steps in paprika processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [print] July 48(7): 2972-2976. {a} Departamento de Biotecnologia de Alimentos, Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Avenida Padre Garcia Tejero 4, 41012, Sevilla, Spain

Moury, B., S. Pflieger, et al. (2000). A CAPS marker to assist selection of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) resistance in pepper. Genome . Feb. 43(1): 137-142. {a} Unite de Genetique et Amelioration des Fruits et Legumes, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Domaine Saint Maurice, F-84143, Montfavet Cedex, France

Nagata, T., N. A. K. Inoue, et al. (2000). Impeded thrips transmission of defective Tomato spotted wilt virus isolates. Phytopathology . May 90(5): 454-459. {a} Department of Virology, Wageningen Agricultural University, Binnenhaven 11, 6709 PD, Wageningen, Netherlands

Oladiran, S. A. and S. A. Agunbiade (2000). Germination and seedling development from pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seeds following storage in different packaging materials. Seed Science and Technology. [print] 28(2): 413-419. {a} School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Ombodi, A. and M. Saigusa (2000). Broadcast application versus band application of polyolefin-coated fertilizer on green peppers grown on andisol. Journal of Plant Nutrition. [print] October 23(10): 1485-1493. {a} Department of Horticultural Technology, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Szent Istvan University, Prater K. Str. 1, 2103, Godollo, Hungary

Pal, S. and N. Kumar (2000). Effect of simulated acidic rain on yield and carbohydrate contents of green pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Advances in Plant Sciences. [print] June 13(1): 85-88. {a} Department of Botany, D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Muzaffarnagar, UP, 251001, India

Perez, G. A., F. J. Garrido, et al. (2000). Effect of high-oleic sunflower seed on the carotenoid stability of ground pepper. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Jan. 77(1): 79-83. {a} Departamento de Biotecnologia de Alimentos, Instituto de la Grasa (CSIC), Avenida Padre Garcia Tejero, 4, 41012, Sevilla, Spain

Perucka, I. and W. Oleszek (2000). Extraction and determination of capsaicinoids in fruit of hot pepper Capsicum annuum L. by spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography. Food Chemistry. [print] 71(2): 287-291. {a} Department of General Chemistry, Agricultural University, ul.Akademicka 15, 20-950, Lublin, Poland

Pierre, M., L. Noeel, et al. (2000). High-resolution genetic mapping of the pepper resistance locus Bs3 governing recognition of the Xanthomonas campestris pv vesicatora AvrBs3 protein. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. [print] July 101(1-2): 255-263. {a} Institut fuer Genetik, Martin-Luther Universitaet, Weinbergweg 22, D-06099, Halle (Saale), Germany

Polverari, A., R. Buonaurio, et al. (2000). Ultrastructural observations and DNA degradation analysis of pepper leaves undergoing a hypersensitive reaction to Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria. European Journal of Plant Pathology. [print] June 106(5): 423-431. {a} Dipartimento di Arboricoltura e Protezione delle Piante, Universita degli Studi, Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06121, Perugia, Italy

Rau, E. (2000). Treatment of acute tonsillitis with a fixed-combination herbal preparation. Advances in Therapy. [print] July August 17(4): 197-203. {a} Kirchheimer Str. 71, D-70619, Stuttgart, Germany

Raw, A. (2000). Foraging behaviour of wild bees at hot pepper flowers (Capsicum annuum) and its possible influence on cross pollination. Annals of Botany London. April 85(4): 487-492. {a} Departamento de Ciencias Biologicas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Ilheus, BA, 45650-000, Brazil

Ren, H., Y. Takagi, et al. (2000). Fluctuation of anti-mutagenicity of vegetables cultivated by organically farming. Nippon Shokuhin Kagaku Kogaku Kaishi. [print] 47(6): 460-464. {a} Department of Food Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Fisheries, 4-5-7 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8477, Japan

Ruiz, J. M., N. Castilla, et al. (2000). Nitrogen metabolism in pepper plants applied with different bioregulators. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [print] July 48(7): 2925-2929. {a} Departmento de Biologia Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Granada, 18071, Granada, Spain

Samretwanich, K., P. Chiemsombat, et al. (2000). A new geminivirus associated with a yellow leaf curl disease of pepper in Thailand. Plant Disease. [print] Septmeber 84(9). {a} Department of Bioscience, Tokyo University of Agriculture, 1-1-1, Sakuragaoka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 156-8502, Japan

Sanchez, J., C. J. Sanchez, et al. (2000). Suitability of ten plant baits for the rapid detection of pathogenic Pythium species in hydroponic crops. European Journal of Plant Pathology. March 106(3): 209-214. {a} Departamento de Biologia Vegetal y Ecologia, Escuela Politecnica Superior, Universidad de Almeria, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120, La Canada de San Urbano, Almeria, Spain

Santamaria, R. I., D. M. D. Reyes, et al. (2000). Selective enzyme-mediated extraction of capsaicinoids and carotenoids from chili guajillo puya (Capsicum annuum L.) using ethanol as solvent. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [print] July 48(7): 3063-3067. {a} Facultad de Quimica, UNAM, Cd. Universitaria, Mexico, D.F., 04510, Mexico

Simmons, E. G. (2000). Alternaria themes and variations (244-286): Species on Solanaceae. Mycotaxon . [print] July August 75: 1-115. {a} 717 Thornwood Road, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, USA

Stanghellini, M. E., C. J. Nielsen, et al. (2000). Influence of sub- versus top-irrigation and surfactants in a recirculating system on disease incidence caused by Phytophthora spp. in potted pepper plants. Plant Disease. [print] October 84(10): 1147-1150. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA

Tai, T. and B. J. Staskawicz (2000). Construction of a yeast artificial chromosome library of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and identification of clones from the Bs2 resistance locus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. Jan. 100(1): 112-117. {a} Department of Plant Biology, University of California, 111 Koshland Hall, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA

Thakur, A., P. S. Thakur, et al. (2000). Effect of bioregulators, bioextracts and potassium on growth and related attributes in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) varieties under water stress. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. [print] April 70(4): 255-258. {a} Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173 230, USA

Thies, J. A. and R. L. Fery (2000). Characterization of resistance conferred by the N gene to Meloidogyne arenaria races 1 and 2, M. hapla, and M. javanica in two sets of isogenic lines of Capsicum annuum L. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. [print] January 125(1): 71-75. {a} U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2875 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC, 29414, USA

Thorup, T. A., B. Tanyolac, et al. (2000). Candidate gene analysis of organ pigmentation loci in the Solanaceae. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. [print] October 97(21): 11192-11197. {a} Cornell University, 252 Emerson Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA

Tsuda, M. and M. T. Tyree (2000). Plant hydraulic conductance measured by the high pressure flow meter in crop plants. Journal of Experimental Botany. April 51(345): 823-828. {a} Aiken Forestry Sciences Laboratory, USDA Forest Service, Burlington, VT, 05402, USA

Varon, R., F. Diaz, et al. (2000). A mathematical model for colour loss in paprikas containing differing proportions of seed. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. May 80(6): 739-744. {a} Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros Agronomos de Albacete, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus Universitario s/n, E-02071, Albacete, Spain

Vladova, R., R. Pandeva, et al. (2000). Seed storage proteins in Capsicum annuum cultivars. Biologia Plantarum Prague. [print] 43(2): 291-295. {a} Acad. D. Kostoff Institute of Genetics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113, Sofia, Bulgaria

Wiggerich, H. G. and A. Puehler (2000). The exbD2 gene as well as the iron-uptake genes tonB, exbB and exbD1 of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris are essential for the induction of a hypersensitive response on pepper (Capsicum annuum). Microbiology Reading. [print] May 146(5): 1053-1060. {a} Lehrstuhl fuer Genetik, Fakultaet fuer Biologie, Universitaet Bielefeld, D-33501, Bielefeld, Germany

Yan, L. Y., X. Z. Zhang, et al. (2000). Occurrence of unreduced gametes and ploidy restoration in haploid Capsicum annuum L. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. March 75(2): 195-197. {a} Department of Agronomy, Hebei Agro-Technical Teacher's College, Changli, 066600, China

Zewdie, Y. and P. W. Bosland (2000). Evaluation of genotype, environment, and genotype-by-environment interaction for capsaicinoids in Capsicum annuum L. Euphytica 111(3): 185-190. {a} Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 88003, USA

Zimmermann, M. and P. Schieberle (2000). Important odorants of sweet bell pepper powder (Capsicum annuum cv. annuum): Differences between samples of Hungarian and Morrocan origin. European Food Research and Technology. [print] 211(3): 175-180. {a} Institut fuer Lebensmittelchemie, Lichtenbergstrasse 4, 85748, Garching, Germany

Adeyeyei, E. I. and M. K. O. Otokiti (1999). Proximate composition and some nutritionally valuable minerals of two varieties of Capsicum annum L. (bell and cherry peppers). Discovery and Innovation. June 11(1-2): 75-81. {a} Chemistry Department, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

Aguilera, G. L., F. T. Davies, Jr., et al. (1999). Influence of phosphorus and endomycorrhiza (Glomus intraradices) on gas exchange and plant growth of chile ancho pepper (Capsicum annuum L. cv. San Luis). Photosynthetica Prague 36(3): 441-449. {a} Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A and M University, College Station, TX, 77843-2133, USA

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Damicone, J. P. and A. J. Sutherland (1999). First report of pepper powdery mildew caused by Leveillula taurica in Oklahoma. Plant Disease. Nov. 83(11). {a} Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078-3033, USA

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Fellermeier, M., K. Kis, et al. (1999). Cell-free conversion of 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate and 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate into beta-carotene in higher plants and its inhibition by fosmidomycin. Tetrahedron Letters 40(14): 2743-2746. {a} Lehrstuhl fuer Pharmazeutische Biologie, Universitaet Muenchen, Karlstr. 29, D-80333, Muenchen, Germany

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Gonzalez, P. R. and M. L. Salas (1999). Differential utilization of nitrates by solanaceous species, crops (tomato and pepper) and weeds (black nightshade and thorn apple). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. March 74(2): 254-258. {a} Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales, C.S.I.C., 28006, Madrid, Spain

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Guerini, M. N. and J. F. Murphy (1999). Resistance of Capsicum annuum 'Avelar' to pepper mottle potyvirus and alleviation of this resistance by co-infection with cucumber mosaic cucumovirus are associated with virus movement. Journal of General Virology. Oct. 80(10): 2785-2792. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, Auburn University, 209 Life Science Building, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA

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Harris, A. R. (1999). Biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum on Capsicum by Trichoderma koningii in potting medium. Microbiological Research. Sept. 154(2): 131-135. {a} Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Canberra, A.C.T., Australia

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Harris, A. R. and P. G. Adkins (1999). Versatility of fungal and bacterial isolates for biological control of damping-off disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium spp. Biological Control. May 15(1): 10-18. {a} Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Canberra, A.C.T., 2601, Australia

Heather, N. W., P. M. Peterson, et al. (1999). Quarantine disinfestation of capsicums against Queensland fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) with dimethoate. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 39(7): 897-900. {a} School of Land and Food, Gatton College, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4345, Australia

Hodges, D. M., J. M. DeLong, et al. (1999). Improving the thiobarbituric acid-reactive-substances assay for estimating lipid peroxidation in plant tissues containing anthocyanin and other interfering compounds. Planta Berlin 207(4): 604-611. {a} Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada

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Jeyalakshmi, C. and K. Seetharaman (1999). Studies on the variability of the isolates of Colletotrichum capsici (Syd.) Butler and Bisby causing chilli fruit rot. Crop Research Hisar 17(1): 94-99. Dep. Plant Pathol., Agric. Coll. Res. Inst., Madurai-625 104, Tamil Nadu, India

Jo, M. H., S. Matsubara, et al. (1999). Fruit characteristics and ascorbic acid content in the fruit of intervarietal hybrids in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Journal of the Korean Society for Horticultural Science. Dec. 40(6): 665-668. {a} Horticulture Research Division, Chungchongnam-Do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, Taejon, 305-313, South Korea

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Kang, J. S., Y. W. Choi, et al. (1999). Morphological changes during priming and effect of endosperm cap removal on the germination of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seeds. Journal of the Korean Society for Horticultural Science 40(1): 35-40. {a} Dept. of Horticulture, Miryang Nat'l Univ., Miryang, 627-702, South Korea

Kessler, F., D. Schnell, et al. (1999). Identification of proteins associated with plastoglobules isolated from pea (Pisum sativum L.) chloroplasts. Planta Berlin. March 208(1): 107-113. {a} Group of Plant Biochemistry and Physiology, Institute of Plant Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Universitatstrasse 2, CH-8092, Zurich, Switzerland

Khan, M. R. and M. H. Ghadirpour (1999). Effects of field application of fly ash on the growth and yield of chilli, eggplant and tomato in the presence and absence of root-knot nematode. Zeitschrift fuer Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. Nov. 106(6): 624-632. {a} Department of Plant Protection, Institute of Agriculture, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202 002, India

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Khider, I. A. (1999). Effect of gibberellic acid, kinetin and ethrel on seed germination, alpha-amylase activity and reducing sugars content of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum cv. California Wonder) seedlings. Phyton Buenos Aires. [print] 65: 103-105. {a} Botany Department, College of Science for Girls, General Presidency of Female Education, Dammam, 3113, Saudi Arabia

Khodke, S. W. and K. B. Gahukar (1999). Amino acid spectra of rotted chilli fruits of Cv. CA-960. PKV Research Journal. Jan. 23(1): 56-57. {a} Regional Surgacane Research Station, Navegaon-Bandh, Bhandara, India

Kim, B. S., S. S. Moon, et al. (1999). Isolation, identification, and antifungal activity of a macrolide antibiotic, oligomycin A, produced by Streptomyces libani. Canadian Journal of Botany. June 77(6): 850-858. {a} Department of Agricultural Biology, Korea University, Seoul, 136-701, South Korea

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Kim, H. S., D. H. Pae, et al. (1999). Growth, yield and quality of tunnel-cultured red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) as affected by plant spatial arrangement. Journal of the Korean Society for Horticultural Science. Dec. 40(6): 657-661. {a} Youngyang Pepper Experiment Station, Kyongbuk Provincial ATA, Youngyang, 764-800, South Korea

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Klaering, H. P. (1999). Effects of non-destructive mechanical measurements on plant growth: A study with sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam. Sept. 81(3): 369-375. {a} Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops Grossbeeren/Erfurt e.V., Theodor-Echtermeyer-Weg 1, D-14979, Grossbeeren, Germany

Konate, G. and O. Traore (1999). Characterization and distribution of pepper veinal mottle virus in West Africa. Cahiers Agricultures. March April 8(2): 132-134. {a} LAF AUPELFUREF 311, Institut de l'environnement et de recherches agricoles, INERA, Ouagadougou, 01, Burkina-Faso

Kousik, C. S. and D. F. Ritchie (1999). Development of bacterial spot on near-isogenic lines of bell pepper carrying gene pyramids composed of defeated major resistance genes. Phytopathology . Nov. 89(11): 1066-1072. {a} Department of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695, USA

Krajayklang, M., A. Klieber, et al. (1999). Effects of ethephon on fruit yield, colour and pungency of cayenne and paprika peppers. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 39(1): 81-86. {a} Department of Horticulture, Viticulture and Oenology, University of Adelaide, Waite Campus, PMB1, Glen Osmond, SA, 5064, Australia

Lee, H. Y., W. S. Chow, et al. (1999). Photoinactivation of photosystem II in leaves of Capsicum annuum. Physiologia Plantarum. Feb. 105(2): 377-384. {a} Photobioenergetics Group, Research School of Biological Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia

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Lee, Y. and L. Howard (1999). Firmness and phytochemical losses in pasteurized yellow banana peppers (Capsicum annuum) as affected by calcium chloride and storage. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 47(2): 700-703. {a} Inst. Food Sci. Eng., Univ. Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72704, USA

Legesse, G., A. Zelleke, et al. (1999). Character association and path analysis of yield and its components in hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Acta Agronomica Hungarica 47(4): 391-396. {a} Melkasa Research Center, Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization, Nazareth, Ethiopia

Linden, H. (1999). Carotenoid hydroxylase from Haematococcus pluvialis: cDNA sequence, regulation and functional complementation. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. Sept. 3(3): 203-212. {a} Lehrstuhl fuer Physiologie und Biochemie der Pflanzen, Universitaet Konstanz, D-78434, Konstanz, Germany

Llave, C., B. Martinez, et al. (1999). Helper component mutations in nonconserved residues associated with aphid transmission efficiency of a pepper isolate of potato virus Y. Phytopathology . Dec. 89(12): 1176-1181. {a} Departamento de Biologia de Plantas, Centro de Investigaciones Biologicas, C.S.I.C., Velazquez 144, 28006, Madrid, Spain

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Loreto, F., D. Tricoli, et al. (1999). Short-term effects of fumigation with gaseous methanol on photosynthesis in horticultural plants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. July 124(4): 377-380. {a} CNR, Istituto di Biochimica ed Ecofisiologia Vegetali, Via Salaria Km. 29, 300-00016, Monterotondo Scalo (Roma), Italy

Madrid, R., F. Navarro, et al. (1999). Development of colour in red pepper fruits in soilless culture. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. March 74(2): 175-180. {a} Dpto. Quimica Fisica, Facultad de Quimica, Universidad de Murcia, Apartado 4021, 30071, Murcia, Spain

Marcelis, L. F. M. and L. C. Ho (1999). Blossom-end rot in relation to growth rate and calcium content in fruits of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Journal of Experimental Botany. March 50(332): 357-363. {a} Research Institute for Agrobiology and Soil Fertility (AB-DLO), 6700AA, Wageningen, Netherlands

Markus, F., H. G. Daood, et al. (1999). Change in the carotenoid and antioxidant content of spice red pepper (Paprika) as a function of ripening and some technological factors. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 47(1): 100-107. {a} Central Food Res. Inst., Herman Otto u. 15, Budapest 1022, Hungary

Marque, J. M., S. N. L. de, et al. (1999). Identification of mating types of isolates of Phytophthora capsici obtained from sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) and squash (Curcubita moschata). Summa Phytopathologica. July Sept 25(3): 269-271. {a} Departamento de Defesa Fitossanitaria, FCA/UNESP, CEP 18.603-970, Botucatu, SP, Brazil

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Matsunaga, H. and S. Monma (1999). Sources of resistance to bacterial wilt in Capsicum. Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science. July 68(4): 753-761. {a} National Research Institute of Vegetables, Ornamental Plants and Tea, Kusawa, Ano, Mie, 514-2392, Japan

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Mino, Y. and M. Iwao (1999). Protein chemotaxonomy of the Solanaceae. VII. Amino acid sequence of ferredoxin from Capsicum annuum. Natural Medicines. Feb. 53(1): 37-41. {a} Department of Pharmacognosy, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4-20-1 Nasahara, Takatsuki, Osaka, 569-1094, Japan

Moelck, G., S. G. Micha, et al. (1999). Attraction to odour of infested plants and learning behaviour in the aphid parasitoid Aphelinus abdominalis. Zeitschrift fuer Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. Nov. 106(6): 557-567. {a} Institut fuer Phytopathologie, Universitaet Kiel, Hermann-Rodewald-Str. 9, D-24118, Kiel, Germany

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Mouly, P. P., E. M. Gaydou, et al. (1999). Characterization of paprika (Capsicum annuum) extract in orange juices by liquid chromatography of carotenoid profiles. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 47(3): 968-976. {a} Centre de recherche et de valorisation des produits de la consommation, Boulevard du Capitaine Geze, Parc Club des Aygalades, Bat. A7, ZIN 1207, 13333, Marseille Cedex 14, France

Mythili, J. B. and P. Thomas (1999). Influence of ammonium to nitrate nitrogen ratio in different basal media on callusing response of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L. grossum Sendt.) anthers. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 37(3): 314-316. {a} Division of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore, 560089, India

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Grasswitz, T. R. (1998). Effect of adult experience on the host-location behavior of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani Viereck (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Biological Control 12(3): 177-181. {a} Dep. Crop Production, Harper Adams Agric. Coll., Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB, UK

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Hornero, M. D. and M. M. I. Minguez (1998). Isolation and identification of the carotenoid capsolutein from Capsicum annuum as cucurbitaxanthin A. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 46(10): 4087-4090. {a} Departamento de Biotecnoligia de Alimentos, Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Avenida Padre Garcia Tejero 4, 41012 Sevilla, Spain

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Ismail, M. R. and W. J. Davies (1998). Root restriction affects leaf growth and stomatal response: The role of xylem sap ABA. Scientia Horticulturae Amsterdam 74(4): 257-268. {a} Dep. Agron. Hortic., Univ. Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Jaafar, H. Z., J. G. Atherton, et al. (1998). Impact of water stress on reproductive development of sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum L.). I. Role of ethylene in water deficit-induced flower abscission. Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science. Dec. 26(2): 165-174. {a} MARDI Headquarters, Strategic, Environment and Natural Resources Research Centre, 50774, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Ouellet, F., T. A. Vazquez, et al. (1998). The wheat wcs120 promoter is cold-inducible in both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous species. FEBS Letters 423(3): 324-328. {a} Dep. Sci. Biol., Univ. Quebec Montreal, C.P. 8888, Succ. Centre-ville, Montreal, PQ H3C 3P8, Canada

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Pozueta, R. J., G. Houlne, et al. (1998). Identification of a short interspersed repetitive element in partially spliced transcripts of the bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) PAP gene: New evolutionary and regulatory aspects on plant tRNA-related SINEs. Gene Amsterdam 214(1-2): 51-58. {a} Inst. Biol. Mol. Plantes, Univ. Louis Pasteur, 12 rue du General Zimmer, 67084 Strasbourg, Cedex, France

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