• MAYUR ARUN DONGRE
• K.N.Borse

Capsicum annum L. (Sweet pepper or bell pepper) belongs to family. This vegetable plant was known to be cultivated from at least 10,000 years (Kew Science). Commonly consumed either raw or cooked, it also used for food decoration purpose all over world. It is a best source of Vitamin C and other nutrients. Provides aroma and hotness due to presence of capsaicin the fruit. Brown spot disease caused by Alternaria alternata is most common disease found throughout the field and vegetable markets of Maharashtra. It was reported both preharvest and post-harvest pathogen, and humid climate make severity of disease worst. It causes quality and quantity loss to vegetable. In vitro inoculation and pathogenicity were tested and later nutrient content were analysed. Here we find that Water content, Total Carbohydrate, Reducing sugar, Dietary fibres, Lipids, vitamin C, Chlorophyll content was decline while protein, free amino acids and dry matter was found to be slightly elevated when compared with control.

Capsicum, Alternaria, Vegetables

"Alteration of Nutrients of vegetable Bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) after infected with Alternaria alternata", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.2032-2035, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905T90.pdf

"Alteration of Nutrients of vegetable Bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) after infected with Alternaria alternata", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp2032-2035, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905T90.pdf