Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors
Capsicum species are widely cultivated yet their full industrial potential remains underexplored due to limited characterization of their physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated 284 Capsicum accessions to address this gap and assess their suitabilit...
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| author | Esteban Castaño Maira A. Vega-Muñoz Nancy Yohana Grisales-Vásquez Oscar A. Loaiza-Loaiza Juan Camilo Henao-Rojas Guillermo Montoya Guillermo Montoya |
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| description | Capsicum species are widely cultivated yet their full industrial potential remains underexplored due to limited characterization of their physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated 284 Capsicum accessions to address this gap and assess their suitability for industrial applications across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. Key quality descriptors—such as capsaicinoids, soluble solids, carotenoids, color index, pH, and texture—were measured and statistical clustering methods, including principal component analysis and k-means clustering, were employed to group accessions based on these traits. The analysis revealed four distinct genotype groups and identified nine standout genotypes with superior attributes; for instance, some accessions exhibited high capsaicinoid content (up to 6,062 mg/kg), elevated soluble solids (up to 17 °Brix), and remarkable carotenoid levels (up to 39.54 mg/g), meeting critical market demands. These findings provide a robust foundation for targeted breeding strategies and underscore the versatility of Capsicum as a valuable genetic resource for sustainable industrial innovation and conservation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bfea2dea47244ca0bceed9ac0fd090972025-08-20T02:57:52ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems2571-581X2025-05-01910.3389/fsufs.2025.15710121571012Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptorsEsteban Castaño0Maira A. Vega-Muñoz1Nancy Yohana Grisales-Vásquez2Oscar A. Loaiza-Loaiza3Juan Camilo Henao-Rojas4Guillermo Montoya5Guillermo Montoya6Facultad Barberi de Ingeniería, Diseño y Ciencias Aplicadas, Escuela de Ciencias Aplicadas e Industria Sostenible, Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Químicas, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaFacultad Barberi de Ingeniería, Diseño y Ciencias Aplicadas, Escuela de Ciencias Aplicadas e Industria Sostenible, Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Químicas, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaCorporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria AGROSAVIA, C.I. La Selva, Rionegro, Antioquia, ColombiaCorporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria AGROSAVIA, C.I. La Selva, Rionegro, Antioquia, ColombiaCorporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria AGROSAVIA, C.I. La Selva, Rionegro, Antioquia, ColombiaFacultad Barberi de Ingeniería, Diseño y Ciencias Aplicadas, Escuela de Ciencias Aplicadas e Industria Sostenible, Departamento de Ciencias Farmacéuticas y Químicas, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaBioInc. Center for Biomass Valorization Research, Universidad Icesi, Cali, Valle del Cauca, ColombiaCapsicum species are widely cultivated yet their full industrial potential remains underexplored due to limited characterization of their physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated 284 Capsicum accessions to address this gap and assess their suitability for industrial applications across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. Key quality descriptors—such as capsaicinoids, soluble solids, carotenoids, color index, pH, and texture—were measured and statistical clustering methods, including principal component analysis and k-means clustering, were employed to group accessions based on these traits. The analysis revealed four distinct genotype groups and identified nine standout genotypes with superior attributes; for instance, some accessions exhibited high capsaicinoid content (up to 6,062 mg/kg), elevated soluble solids (up to 17 °Brix), and remarkable carotenoid levels (up to 39.54 mg/g), meeting critical market demands. These findings provide a robust foundation for targeted breeding strategies and underscore the versatility of Capsicum as a valuable genetic resource for sustainable industrial innovation and conservation.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1571012/fullCapsicumsoluble solidscapsaicinoidscarotenoidsgermplasmbioprospecting |
| spellingShingle | Esteban Castaño Maira A. Vega-Muñoz Nancy Yohana Grisales-Vásquez Oscar A. Loaiza-Loaiza Juan Camilo Henao-Rojas Guillermo Montoya Guillermo Montoya Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems Capsicum soluble solids capsaicinoids carotenoids germplasm bioprospecting |
| title | Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors |
| title_full | Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors |
| title_fullStr | Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors |
| title_full_unstemmed | Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors |
| title_short | Capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors |
| title_sort | capsicum germplasm targeted valorization using physicochemical and phytochemical descriptors |
| topic | Capsicum soluble solids capsaicinoids carotenoids germplasm bioprospecting |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1571012/full |
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