Capsicum species grown for pepper production suffer severely from thrips damage, urging the identification of natural resistance. Resistance levels are commonly assessed on leaves. However, Capsicum plants are flower-bearing during most of the production season, and thrips also feed on pollen and flower …

In de paprikateelt komen nog altijd verschillende soorten plaaginsecten voor. Een veel voorkomend plaaginsect in paprika (Capsicum annuum) is de bladluis. Een van de meest voorkomende bladluissoorten in paprika is de groene perzikluis (Myzus persicae). Hiervan is de rode perzikluis een hardnekkige variant. …

For children it is important to consume enough vegetables to establish healthy dietary patterns. Taste acceptance is an important factor contributing to food choice and consumption. Sweetness and sourness enhancement can increase acceptance of specific foods in children. The aim of this study was to …

Vegetables have low taste intensities, which might contribute to low acceptance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of taste (sweetness, sourness, bitterness, umami, and saltiness) and fattiness enhancement on consumer acceptance of cucumber and green capsicum purees. Three concentrations …

Developing Genetic Markers for Capsicum disease