UNEMAT Pedro and UNEMAT Malagueta Pantaneira: New pepper cultivars with increased resistance to anthracnose
Ana Flávia Silva Amorim, Sabrina Cassaro, Lourismar Martins Araújo, Isabela Vera dos Anjos, Antonio Marcos Chimello, Maria do Socorro Bezerra de Araújo, Thiago Alexandre Santana Gilio, Kelly Lana Araújo1 and Leonarda Grillo Neves
Abstract: The objective of this study was to introduce new cultivars of Capsicum frutescens L. (pepper) with resistance to anthracnose. ‘UNEMAT Pedro’ is characterized by its red fruits, while ‘UNEMAT Malagueta Pantaneira’ is hybrid with orange‒red fruits. Both cultivars exhibit a semi-perennial growth cycle, a pungent fruit flavour, and high productivity.