The invention relates to the technical field of
plant genetic breeding, in particular to a directional pyramiding breeding method for improving the
pungency degree and color value of processed chilies. Comprising the steps of parent screening (
molecular marker identification of high-
pungency and high-color-value
germplasm based on
capsaicin synthesis
key genes Pun1 and Capana06g001204 and capsorubin regulatory genes CaBBX20 and CCS), hybridization
polymerization (multi-generation backcross and
molecular marker-assisted selection integration of
pungency degree / color value genes),
ploidy breeding accelerated homozygosis (a
microspore culture combined
chromosome doubling technology), and
cross breeding of the high-pungency and high-color-value
germplasm. And performing
phenotype verification (detecting the content of
capsaicin substances by
high performance liquid chromatography and determining the color value by
spectrophotometry). According to the method,
gene modules for controlling the pungency degree and the color value are directionally polymerized, a special dry
processing variety with the
capsaicin content being larger than or equal to 3% (the corresponding pungency degree being larger than or equal to 30,000 SHU) and the color value being larger than or equal to 300 ASTA is bred, the breeding period is shortened to 1 / 3 of that of a traditional method, and the requirement of the pepper
processing industry for high-quality raw materials is met. The method is suitable for large-scale pepper breeding, and is particularly suitable for planting in high-altitude and
arid regions.