Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for breeding pepper (Capsicum sp. such as Capsicum annuum) lines, including isogenic and nearly isogenic lines, displaying one or more mature fruit color(s) of interest. Predictive genetic markers and associated sequences and primers, associated with phenotypic diversity at the Ccs locus encoding Capsanthin-Capsorubin Synthase, and the Ze locus encoding Zeaxanthin Epoxidase are also provided, as well as methods for breeding pepper lines. Further provided are pepper plants, and plant parts including seeds, seed mixtures, fruit, and packaged fruit, which display mature fruit color(s) of interest.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB8973 and pepper line SBO-8T15-6368. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB8973 and pepper line SBO-8T15-6368 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB8973 and pepper line SBO-8T15-6368 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pepper plants exhibiting resistance to Phytophthora capsici. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed chromosomal regions associated with disease resistance. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB8973 and pepper line SBO-8T15-6368. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB8973 and pepper line SBO-8T15-6368 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB8973 and pepper line SBO-8T15-6368 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides Capsicum annuum plants exhibiting increased resistance to Leveillula taurica. Such plants comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease resistance on chromosome 6. In certain aspects, compositions and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with an increased disease resistance phenotype are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for breeding pepper (Capsicum sp. such as Capsicum annuum) lines, including isogenic and nearly isogenic lines, displaying one or more mature fruit color(s) of interest. Predictive genetic markers and associated sequences and primers, associated with phenotypic diversity at the Ccs locus encoding Capsanthin-Capsorubin Synthase, and the Ze locus encoding Zeaxanthin Epoxidase are also provided, as well as methods for breeding pepper lines. Further provided are pepper plants, and plant parts including seeds, seed mixtures, fruit, and packaged fruit, which display mature fruit color(s) of interest.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB6274, pepper line SBR-8T16-6413, and pepper line SBR8T11-6038. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB6274, pepper line SBR-8T16-6413, and pepper line SBR8T11-6038 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB6274, pepper line SBR-8T16-6413, and pepper line SBR8T11-6038 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB9039 and pepper line SBR-8T16-6445. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB9039 and pepper line SBR-8T16-6445 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB9039 and pepper line SBR-8T16-6445 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB6274, pepper line SBR-8T16-6413, and pepper line SBR8T11-6038. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB6274, pepper line SBR-8T16-6413, and pepper line SBR8T11-6038 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB6274, pepper line SBR-8T16-6413, and pepper line SBR8T11-6038 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB9039 and pepper line SBR-8T16-6445. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB9039 and pepper line SBR-8T16-6445 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB9039 and pepper line SBR-8T16-6445 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB3195, pepper line SBR8T14-6225, and pepper line SBY8T15-6313. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB3195, pepper line SBR8T14-6225, and pepper line SBY8T15-6313 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB3195, pepper line SBR8T14-6225, and pepper line SBY8T15-6313 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SV3233PB, pepper inbred line SBY8T13-6187, and pepper inbred line SBYXD13-0060. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV3233PB, pepper inbred line SBY8T13-6187, and pepper inbred line SBYXD13-0060 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV3233PB, pepper line SBY8T13-6187, and pepper inbred line SBYXD13-0060 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention relates to pepper plants and lines having resistance to Powdery Mildew, caused by the fungus Leveillula taurica. The invention also relates to parts of pepper plants from lines having Powdery Mildew resistance, including seeds capable of growing pepper plants with Powdery Mildew resistance, and fruit. Methods for the identification, use and breeding of Powdery Mildew resistant pepper plants are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns the improvement of flavor in peppers by addition of aromas from other or the same pepper species. The disclosure describes novel Capsicum germplasm with aromatic components from Capsicum chinense and other horticultural traits from Capsicum annuum. The disclosure also describes a method for improving the flavor of a pepper through metabolomic-assisted selection to produce a pepper fruit with desirable aromas. The disclosure further provides multiple quantitative trait loci (QTLs), associated markers, and their use for genetic breeding of pepper plants with desired sweetness and flavor.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns the improvement of flavor in peppers by addition of aromas from other or the same pepper species. The disclosure describes novel Capsicum germplasm with aromatic components from Capsicum chinense and other horticultural traits from Capsicum annuum. The disclosure also describes a method for improving the flavor of a pepper through metabolomic-assisted selection to produce a pepper fruit with desirable aromas. The disclosure further provides multiple quantitative trait loci (QTLs), associated markers, and their use for genetic breeding of pepper plants with desired sweetness and flavor.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB3195, pepper line SBR8T14-6225, and pepper line SBY8T15-6313. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB3195, pepper line SBR8T14-6225, and pepper line SBY8T15-6313 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB3195, pepper line SBR8T14-6225, and pepper line SBY8T15-6313 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV8643PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV8643PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB6883 and inbred parent line SBO8T14-6292. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB6883 and inbred parent line SBO8T14-6292 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.