CMS system and its stimulation in hybrid seed production of Capsicum annuum L.

Exploitation of Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) in hybrid seed production of Capsicum could significantly diminish its production cost and has capability to provide genetically pure seed. It is a 3-line hybridization method involving male sterile line (A-line), Maintainer line (B-line) and Restorer of fertility line (C-line). Cytoplasm is maternally inherited resulting in 100% sterility in the female parent, and remains the best system for hybrid seed production in Capsicum if sterility is stable and restorer genes are available.