Pepper plant named ‘RY5’

Abstract

A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘RY5’ that is distinguished by its red and yellow striped colored and square shaped fruit.

Description

[0001]Latin name: Botanical classification: Capsicum annuum. [0002]Varietal denomination: The varietal denomination of the claimed pepper variety is ‘RY5’.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) originated in Mexico and the neighboring areas of Central America. Today, pepper plants can be found growing wild in tropical areas around the world. Soon after Columbus's discovery of this plant, it was grown worldwide and used as a spice and a medicine. Pepper is grown as a crop in many countries; hot peppers are generally grown in Latin America and China, while the United States prefers bell peppers. Peppers are used for both fresh consumption, and for processing into powders, sauces, and salsas. Many of the new cultivars grown today can be traced back to the early plants.[0004]The genus Capsicum and species annuum includes most of the peppers grown in the United States. These can be further grouped into two broad categories: chile peppers which are pungent (hot...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]Pepper plant variety ‘RY5’ is distinguished from striped pepper plant variety ‘E20B3752’ (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 15 / 731,725) in that ‘RY5’ produces mature fruit with a more smooth / less hammered fruit wall texture, while ‘E20B3752’ produces mature fruit with a less smooth / more hammered fruit wall texture. Additionally, ‘RY5’ plant architecture is more spreading, while ‘E20B3752’ plant architecture is more compact.

Problems solved by technology

On the soil surface the stem will produce adventitious roots, but not as easily as tomatoes.

They are also pollinated by insects, which increases the chances of cross-pollination.

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