Diseases of Vegetable, Ornamental and Spice Crops

INTRODUCTION

Bell pepper and Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) popularly known as Shimla Mirch” and ‘Lal Mirch”, respectively, are important solanaceous crops grown throughout the world. The fruits are a good source of vitamin A and ascorbic acid. These are native of Mexico with secondary centre of origin in Guatemala and Portuguese explorer introduced it to Asia. In India, these are grown in most of the states of the country. During cultivation these crops are affected by various diseases which reduce the potential yields drastically. In this lecture, a detailed account of the diseases has been given.