Morphology and phylogenetic relationships of five chili cultivars from Sumatra, Indonesia

Chili is an important horticultural crop which contribute substantially to the national income of Indonesia. As demand chili continues increase, exploration local superior varieties from various regions in Indonesia become one priorities development new cultivars. This research aimed study morphology and phylogenetic relationship cultivars different parts Sumatra, The was conducted at Teaching Research Farm, Faculty Agriculture University Jambi, May through November 2021. Five (Loker Telun Berasap Ahang Adro Kerinci Regency, Jambi Province, Kopay West Sumatra Awe Udeng Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province) were evaluated for their morphological traits relationship. trial arranged a randomized block design with 5 replicates, each replicate consisted plots. There 25 plants plot, 8 taken as samples. Qualitative quantitative observed on leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, stem. Data analyzed using cluster analysis method Minitab® (Version 18) application evaluate among based similarity traits. Results showed that five variations qualitative In addition, there are also growth morphology. Based dendrogram, it found Loker differences other three These two are, therefore, proposed be listed cultivar release part germplasm conservation program protect Province.