Pigment and oil content estimation in seeds of Bixa orellana L.

Bixa orellana L. is an economic tree native to the Neotropics. It perennial in nature growing up a height ranging from 2 8 m. shows phenotypic variation flower color, pod shape, as well girth. The gives natural colorant called ‘Annatto’ that second most demanded dye world. Selection of trees based on high pigment content becomes must for this tree. Identification character selection with desirable was aim study. found cordate pods green pericarp and maroon bristles gave highest bixin content, although norbixin be similar all shapes, were advantageous. For oil conical appropriate amongst all.