Fujian Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and Innovative Utilization for Mountain Area,Sanming Academy of Agriculture Science,Sanming 365509,Fujian,China
Abstract:‘Mingjiao No.12’is a F1 hybrid of mid-early maturity,developed by crossing inbred line‘m160-1-5-3-2’as female parent and in bred line ‘f173-4-1-2-3’ as male parent.This variety is pod pepper of dry and fresh dual purpose.It has strong growth potential.Its continuous fruit-bearing capacity is strong.Its fruit is of finger shape solitary facing the sky.The fruit is 9-11 cm in length,about 1.5 cm in width.Its fresh thickness is about 0.15 cm.The single fruit weight is 9-12 g.The unripe fruit is green in color,and old ripe one is bright red in color.It tastes spicy,with aromatic flavor.The VC content is 1 852 mg · kg-1.The capsaicin content is 3.652 g · kg-1.The Scoville index is 56 283.Its average yield is about 36 t · hm-2.It is suitable for cultivation in spring in Fujian,Guizhou,Guangxi and Yunnan,etc.