Pepper has considerable genetic diversity and versatility. Knowledge of the genetic control of traits in peppers is of great importance for breeding programs given the large variety of types, sizes, colors and flavors. To this end, we examined the inheritance of seedling and plant traits in ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum). The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse in Areia, Paraíba, Brazil. Seven ornamental pepper accessions (C. annuum) belonging to the Federal University of Paraiba's Germplasm Bank were investigated: UFPB001, UFPB004, UFPB77.3, UFPB099, UFPB134, UFPB137 and UFPB390. Morphoagronomic characterization was performed based on Capsicum descriptors, and 12 quantitative traits were evaluated in seedlings and plants. The data were subjected to variance analysis and subsequent diallel analysis performed according to Hayman's method. The t statistic was used to test the adequacy of the additive-dominance model. The traits seedling height, hypocotyl diameter, cotyledon leaf length, plant height, bifurcation height, leaf length and width and chlorophyll a and b are in agreement with the additive-dominant model. Correlations were positive and significant for seedling height (0.470) and hypocotyl diameter (0.885). Cotyledonary leaf length and width showed negative and significant values of-0.088 and-0.669, respectively. The correlations were positive for the following traits: plant height, stem diameter, first bifurcation height, canopy diameter, leaf length and chlorophyll b, with values ranging from 0.094 to 0.965. Leaf width and ©FUNPEC-RP www.funpecrp.com.br Genetics and Molecular Research 18 (1): gmr18120 A.M.S. Pessoa et al. 2 chlorophyll a exhibited negative r correlation values. In the genetic parameters estimate, the positive r correlation for most of the traits indicates that the recessive alleles were generally responsible for the increase in these traits. Genetic gains for plant traits in ornamental peppers are possible using breeding programs. The parents UFPB001 and UFPB134 exhibited the highest concentration of favorable alleles for size traits and are indicated for selection for continued improvement programs.

<p>Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o desenvolvimento de clones de <em>Pyrostegia venusta </em>em diferentes tipos de substratos. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com 06 tratamentos e 10 repetições, cada repetição foi constituída por um tubete de polietileno com capacidade de 103cm³. Os tratamentos testados foram: (T1) 100% de areia lavada; (T2) 50% areia lavada + 50% substrato comercial Plantmax®; (T3) 100% de substrato comercial Plantmax®; (T4) 50% areia lavada + 50% de esterco bovino; (T5) 1/3 areia lavada + 1/3 esterco bovino +1/3 de Plantmax® e (T6) 50% esterco bovino + 50% de Areia lavada. Após 30 dias foram avaliados o número de estacas sobreviventes, comprimento do broto (cm), número de folhas, comprimento da folha (cm), número de raízes e comprimento da raiz principal (cm).  Os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância e as médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Por meio da análise de variância (p&lt;0,01), detectou-se significância estatística, para as variáveis, sobrevivência das estacas e número de brotos por estaca de <em>P. venusta</em>, quando cultivadas em substrato composto por 50% areia lavada + 50% substrato comercial Plantmax®. Essa mistura apresenta a vantagem de ser mais econômica quando comparado ao substrato comercial Plantmax®, sendo portanto, recomendada na produção de mudas de <em>cipó-de-São João</em><em>.</em></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Utilization of different substrates in the propagation of Pyrostegia venusta by cuttings</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design with 06 treatments and 10 replicates, each replicate consisted of polyethylene plastic tube the size of 103cm³. The treatments were: (T1) 100% washed sand; (T2) 50% washed sand + 50% commercial substrate Plantmax®; (T3) 100% substrate commercial Plantmax®; (T4) 50 % washed sand + 50% cattle manure; (T5) 1/3 washed sand + 1/3 manure +1/3 Plantmax® and Plantmax (T6) 50 % cattle manure + 50% washed sand. After 30 days, were evaluated number of cutting survival, bud length in cm, number of leaves, leaf length in cm, number of roots and length of the main root. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and means were compared by Tukey test at 5% probability. By analysis of variance (p&lt; 0.01), there was significant differences for the variables, czutting survival and number of shoots per cutting when cultured on substrate composed of 50% washed sand + 50% commercial substrate Plantmax®. Furthermore, this mixture has the advantage to be cheaper as compared to substrate Plantmax®, so we recommend the seedlings of Saint John’s vine.</p><p><em><br /></em></p>

The genus Capsicum is cultivated in various parts of the world, with C. annuum showing high diversity and potential for ornamental purposes and genetic improvement. The aim of this work was to evaluate the combining ability and heterosis of seedling and plant traits in accessions of ornamental pepper and their hybrids. Seven accessions of C. annuum were handcrossed and twelve quantitative plant traits were evaluated. The data were subjected to analysis of variance, the Scott-Knott test and diallel analysis using Griffing's method I (fixed model). Heterosis and its components were also determined. Non-additive effects were found for seedling height, cotyledonous leaf length and width; stem diameter and chlorophyll b content. All other traits showed predominance of additive effects. Heterosis effects were found for some hybrids and UFPB134 x UFPB137, UFPB134 x UFPB390, UFPB134 x UFPB004 and UFPB099 x UFPB004 showed seedlings that are more vigorous.

ABSTRACT. Brazil has a great diversity of Capsicum peppers that can be used in breeding programs. The objective of this study was to evaluate genetic variation in traits related to the physiological quality of seeds of Capsicum annuum L. in a segregating F 2 population and its parents. A total of 250 seeds produced by selfing in the F 1 generation resulting from crosses between UFPB 77.3 and UFPB 76 were used, with 100 seeds of both parents used as additional controls, totaling 252 genotypes. The seeds were germinated in gerboxes containing substrate blotting paper moistened with distilled water. Germination and the following vigor tests were evaluated: first count, germination velocity index, and root and shoot lengths. Data were subjected to analysis of variance, and means were compared by Scott and Knott's method at 1% probability. Tocher's clustering based on Mahalanobis distance and canonical variable analysis with graphic dispersion of genotypes were performed, and genetic parameters were estimated. All variables were found to be significant by the F test (P ≤ 0.01) and showed high heritability and a CVg/CVe ratio higher than 1.0, indicating genetic differences among genotypes. Parents (genotypes 1 and 2) formed distinct groups in all clustering methods. Genotypes 3, 104, 153, and 232 were found to be the most divergent according to Tocher's 12480 A.M.S. Pessoa et al. ©FUNPEC-RP www.funpecrp.com.br Genetics and Molecular Research 14 (4): 12479-12488 (2015) clustering method, and this was mainly due to early germination, which was observed on day 14, and would therefore be selected. Understanding the phenotypic variability among these 252 genotypes will serve as a basis for continuing the breeding program within this family.