Overview of the Red Chile Breeding Program at NMSU

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Bolting



  • Annual crops sensitive to
    photoperiod: lettuce, radish,
    and spinach

    • May bolt when day length increases



  • Biennial crops sensitive to vernalization:
    onions, leeks, carrots, beets

    • Produce large storage organ during 1st year
      in preparation for seed the 2nd year

    • May bolt with uneven temps early in season



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