Effect of sowing time and crop geometry on the Capsaicinoid content in Bhoot Jolokia (Capsicum chinense Jacq.)

摘要: Capsicum species are not only cultivated as vegetable and condiment crop but also incorporated into a number of medicinal preparations in the ancient literature around world. ‘Naga chilli’ or ‘Bhoot Jolokia’ (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is chilli variety indigenous to northeast region India has been recognized one hottest It used conventionally treating various human ailments since time immemorial by people India. Capsaicin dihydrocapsaicin two major members so-called capsaicinoid family, which includes other minor analogues, usually account for at least 90 % pungency trait fruits. In present study, determination Capsaicinoid content Bhoot Jolokia under different sowing spacing was done. Scoville Organoleptic test, highest Heat Unit (SHU) value found September 15 fruits lowest February Fruit produced from 105 cm × showed Unit. High Performance Liquid Chromatography analysis, amount while capsaicinoid. Identification Nordihydrocapsaicin, Dihydrocapsaicin done comparing retention sample with those standard.