Modification of Light Characteristics Affect the Phytochemical Profile of Peppers

Capsicum is one of the most economically important genera in Solanaceae family. fruits (peppers) are rich phytochemicals with high nutritional value and significant health-promoting characteristics. The phytochemical profile peppers consists capsaicinoids, carotenoids, phenolics, primarily. Currently, pepper production carried out under protected horticulture conditions. objective this article was to provide a comprehensive review on how light characteristics manipulation by different horticultural technologies can affect biosynthesis accumulation fruits. use shade nets or plastic covers reduce intensity does not seem yield consistent responses profile, as final results from interaction several factors. Other factors involved include temperature, water availability plant nutrition. Exposure plants supplemental specific wavelengths (using LEDs) seems result more precise stimulation metabolites. In article, we examine effects irradiance spectrum