Overview of the Red Chile Breeding Program at NMSU

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Bolting



  • Development of a seed stalk, or premature
    production of seed in a vegetable crop

  • Many vegetable crops become unusable after
    bolting

  • Triggered by:

    • a cold spell
      (vernalization), or

    • changes in day length
      (photoperiod)



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