Correlation of Carotenoids Content and ASTA Values of Pepper (Capsicum chinense) Genetic Resources

In this study, 226 Capsicum chinense genetic resources were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography and a spectrophotometer to measure compare their carotenoid content American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) color values, respectively. The total ASTA values of the pepper found be in range 7.04–2430.85 mg/100 g dry weight (DW) 0–221.32, Capsanthin, capsorubin, lutein, zeaxanthin, antheraxanthin, violaxanthin, α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin individual carotenoids studied. average each (n = 226) DW was as follows: capsanthin (325.77), antheraxanthin (136.34), capsorubin (82.36), β-carotene (59.11), violaxanthin (46.54), zeaxanthin (43.21), α-carotene (13.91), (9.67), lutein (2.72). A strong positive correlation observed between value (r 0.965). Likewise, revealed correlation, such 0.964), 0.946), 0.858). Three with above 2000 obtained, IT261426 (2430.85 DW), IT183657 (2077.55 IT261213 (2062.54 DW). findings study will assist selection high that can used develop breed new varieties. Also, detailed results C. are provided.