Biology, Cultivation and Applications of Capsicum

Capsicum refers to a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family solanaceae. It is farmed for its bell pepper fruit or chili pepper throughout the world. Capsicum is a major spice crop and vegetable, which is grown for dried, processed and fresh products. It is primarily a temperate crop that requires a low temperature for fruit set and its growth. The low temperature is also responsible for the color development of capsicum. It thrives during summer in the hills and in the plains du...