Although thought of as a minor crop, peppers are a major world commodity
due to their great versatility. They are used not only as vegetables in
their own right but also as flavorings in food products, pharmaceuticals
and cosmetics. Aimed at advanced students and growers, this second
edition expands upon topics covered in the first, such as the plant's
history, genetics, production, diseases and pests, and brings the text
up to date with current research and understanding of this genus. New
material includes an expansion of marker-assisted breeding to cover the
different types of markers available, new directions, and trends in the
industry, the loss of germplasm and access to it, and the long term
preservation of Capsicum resources worldwide.