Abstract:
In the present study interspecific hybridization could be successfully
done among 3 species of Capsicum viz., C. annuum, C. fruiteseens and C. pendutum by the technique of cross pollination after amputation of the upper part of style
along with the stigma followed by application of 5% sucrose solution on cut
surface of the style.
Embiyological analysis of the fertilized ovaries of self and cross combinations
showed that in the incompatible combinations the embryosacs degenerated
indicating failure of fertilisation. Further when pollination was done on the cut
surface of the amputated styles after the application of 5% sucrose solution
normal embryo development could be observed as in the case of selfed
ovaries.