Red Pepper Production Research Articles

Classification of wheat flour levels in powdered spices using visual imaging

The present research aims to investigate the ability of image processing in the detection of wheat flour adulterant in different spices. Different samples of black pepper, red pepper, and cinnamon were prepared with different levels of wheat flour adulteration. The images of the samples were captured using a visible camera. An image processing algorithm was designed and codded in MATLAB software to process the acquired images. Different color and textural features were extracted. The efficient features were selected and classified using artificial neural network and support vector machine. In the present research, the classification accuracies of artificial neural network analysis for black pepper, red pepper, and cinnamon products were 97.8, 100.00, and 100.00 %, respectively. During the experiment, these results were better than the performance of the support vector machine, (93.33, 100.00, and 98.88 %, respectively). Visible image processing can be used accurately to detect different adulterant levels that increase product quality while reducing operating costs.

Unveiling the Synergistic Effects of Phosphorus Fertilization and Organic Amendments on Red Pepper Growth, Productivity and Physio-Biochemical Response under Saline Water Irrigation and Climate-Arid Stresses.

In regions facing water scarcity and soil salinity, mitigating these abiotic stresses is paramount for sustaining crop production. This study aimed to unravel the synergistic effects of organic matter and phosphorus management in reducing the adverse effect of saline water for irrigation on red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production, fruit quality, plant physiology, and stress tolerance indicators. The study was carried out in the arid Tadla region of Morocco and involved two key experiments: (i) a field experiment during the 2019 growing season, where red pepper plants were subjected to varying phosphorus fertilizer rates (120, 140, and 170 kg of P2O5.ha-1) and saline water irrigation levels (0.7; 1.5; 3; and 5 dS.m-1); and (ii) a controlled pot experiment in 2021 for examining the interaction of saline water irrigation levels (EC values of 0.7, 2, 5, and 9 dS.m-1), phosphorus rates (30, 36, and 42 kg of P2O5.ha-1), and the amount of organic matter (4, 8, 12, and 16 t.ha-1). The field study highlighted that saline irrigation significantly affected red pepper yields and fruit size, although phosphorus fertilization helped enhance productivity. Additionally, biochemical markers of stress tolerance, such as proline and glycine betaine, along with stomatal conductance, were impacted by increasing salinity levels. The pot experiment showed that combining organic amendments and phosphorus improved soil properties and stimulated red pepper growth and root weight across all salinity levels. The integration of phosphorus fertilization and organic amendments proved instrumental for counteracting salinity-induced constraints on red pepper growth and yield. Nonetheless, caution is necessary as high salinity can still negatively impact red pepper productivity, necessitating the establishment of an irrigation water salinity threshold, set at 5 dS.m-1.

Effects of spices mixture and cooking on phytochemical content in Ethiopian spicy hot red pepper products.

Spicy hot red pepper, the most popular spice in Ethiopia, is also locally known as berbere, which is highly valued for its pungency, flavor, and color. The spicy hot red pepper powder is used to flavor shiro and other stews, as well as different forms of condiments. The aim of this study was to measure the phytochemical content of raw spices (black cumin, garlic, ginger, and cardamom) and control hot red pepper (HRP), as well as the raw and cooked experimental and commercial spicy hot red pepper products. The samples were analyzed for phytochemical content using a spectrophotometer. Compared to raw experimental spicy hot red pepper, raw spices, and HRP, raw commercial spicy hot red pepper exhibited the highest bioactive phytochemicals. The cooked commercial spicy hot red pepper or sauté had the highest total flavonoid content (TFC) and total carotenoid content (TCC). Similarly, cooked experimental spicy hot red pepper contained the highest levels of total phenolic content (TPC) and β-carotene. With r values ranging from 0.24 to 0.65, the TPC and TFC of raw spices were correlated with antioxidant activity. There was a significant correlation between TCC and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (r = .71), 2, 2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) (r = .95), and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) (r = .76), as well as between β-carotene and DPPH (r = .69), FRAP (r = .69), and ferrous ion chelating activity (FICA) (r = .78). This study verified that raw spices and their mix with hot red pepper are good sources of bioactive phytochemicals with radicals scavenging abilities in Ethiopian diets.

Percentage of Flower and Fruit Fall, and Red Chili Production in Ultisol Applied Biostimulants and Inorganic Fertilizers

Ultisol has main problem of low nutrient availability causing a high percentage of flowers and fruit fall and reducing red chili production. This study aimed to find out effectiveness of biostimulants in reducing percentage of flower and fruit fall, use of inorganic fertilizer doses, and their role in increasing production red pepper in Ultisol. The method used experimental and randomized block design with 9 treatments. The treatment used application of flush biostimulants and without watering into soil with various doses inorganic fertilizers. The fertilizer doses were 100%, 75%, and 50% based on fertilization recommendations. The study results showed that application of biostimulants combined with inorganic fertilizers of various doses had a significant effect on fruit weight/plant and red pepper production, but had an insignificant effect on the percentage of flowers and fruits, as well as number of fruits/plant. Application of biostimulants and various doses of inorganic fertilizers tended to increase fall of flowers, number of fruits/plant, and the percentage of fruit fall. Biostimulants combined with inorganic fertilizers were able to reduce fertilizer use as much as 50%. Production of red pepper with application of biostimulants and 50% of inorganic fertilizers reached 5.36 tons/ha. The results of the economic feasibility analysis of red chili peppers were 1.69 R/C and 0.69 B/C ratio, meaning that the cultivation of red chili with application of biostimulants was profitable and worthy of development. So, application of biostimulants is able to reduce fertilizers by 50% and increase production of red peppers.

Food aflatoxin exposure assessment in Sichuan Province, China.

Aflatoxins (AFs) are frequent contaminants in crops worldwide and can cause adverse health effects in exposed humans. Since foods AFs (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2) contamination in Sichuan Province are unexplored, we conducted a study to assess AFs exposure in the population. In total, 318 samples, including grains, red chilli, red chilli powder, and vegetable protein beverages, were collected from 13 cities of Sichuan Province, China, in 2022.AFs were detected in all types of foods except for wheat flour, the highest incidence was found in red chilli powder (75.0%). The concentrations of AFtot (the total aflatoxins) ranged between ND (not detected) and 54.20μgkg-1. It was observed that the AFs profile was dominated by AFB1. The AFB1 content ranged from ND to 52.60μgkg-1 across food types. According to EU maximum limits (ML) of AFs, 2.8% of samples exceeded the AFtot limits. For AFB1, 0.4% and 4.3% of samples exceeded the China and EU limits, respectively.In this study, packaging types and sampling sites were selected as parameters influence food aflatoxin contamination. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference between different samples.According to exposure assessment and risk characterization, AFtot daily exposure was shown to be 0.263 and 283.936ngkg-1 bw for the lower and upper exposure. The MOE value derived from consumption grains and red chilli pepper products were generally bellow 10 000, and liver cancer cases based on these two foods consumption could range from < 0.001 to 0.16 cases per year/10 000 persons.

Aflatoxin B1 Detoxification Potentials of Garlic, Ginger, Cardamom, Black Cumin, and Sautéing in Ground Spice Mix Red Pepper Products.

The uses of natural plant origin bioactive compounds are emerging as a promising strategy to detoxify aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). This study aimed to explore the potential of cooking, phytochemicals content, and antioxidant activities derived from garlic, ginger, cardamom, and black cumin to detoxify AFB1 on spice mix red pepper powder (berbere) and sauté. The effectiveness of the samples was analyzed for AFB1 detoxification potential through standard methods for the examination of food and food additives. These major spices showed an AFB1 level below the detection limit. After cooking in hot water for 7 min at 85 ℃, the experimental and commercial spice mix red pepper showed the maximum AFB1 detoxification (62.13% and 65.95%, respectively). Thus, mixing major spices to produce a spice mix red pepper powder had a positive effect on AFB1 detoxification in raw and cooked spice mix red pepper samples. Total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power, and ferrous ion chelating activity revealed good positive correlation with AFB1 detoxification at p < 0.05. The findings of this study could contribute to mitigation plans of AFB1 in spice-processing enterprises. Further study is required on the mechanism of AFB1 detoxification and safety of the detoxified products.

Push and pull factors of red pepper (capsicum) market supply: Evidence from south western Ethiopia

The growth and development of the spices sector depend upon market-oriented production system and good marketing infrastructure. However, for smallholder farmers, it is difficult to supply theirs produces to markets because of different problems and barriers. Therefore, this study was aimed at analyzing the push and pulls factors of red pepper market supply in Southwest Ethiopia. The primary data were collected from 267 randomly selected sample households’. The Tobit model was used to determine the volume of red pepper supplied to the market. The results shows that the education level of household head, land allocated for red pepper production, access to credit, and lagged price of red pepper significantly affect the volume of red pepper supplied to the market. The major production constraints that hamper red pepper yield were red pepper disease, lack of fertilizer supply, lack of improved variety, lack of pesticide, harvesting before maturity, and poor post-harvest handling. The marketing constraints were lack of marketplace, low and unstable price of the product, and low quality of product, improper scale, lack of government support, and lack of transport. Therefore, Policies that give more emphasis on the provision of modern inputs, improving infrastructure, strengthening institutions of collective action, and improving the marketing extension system are recommended. • Push and pull factors are direct and indirect cause of market supply. • An efficient marketing system is the building block of economic growth. • Proper and stable pricing system increase producer's net gain. • Red pepper is the second most important vegetable.

Evaluation Data of Dried Vegetables and Fruits

Drying is the process of removing of the water that has destroying effect in food products by evaporation and. Research project on the basis of direct sun drying and solar greenhouse. Basic operations research in food engineering, food chemistry, food quality control and toxicology has been established over such a broad spectrum. Subjects of investigation were in accordance with all of the values of dry matter basis. The study of dry matter and water activity values of each product (aw), direct sun drying, drying in the greenhouse. It was determined comparing nutrients of samples those were applied directly to the greenhouse and drying in the sun. Sampling patterns of research were explained as follow; tomatoes drying in the sun (external environment), and greenhouse, bell peppers in the greenhouse and drying in the sun, soaked raisins (sultanas) and not-soaked (raisin), sun-dried, sun-dried fig products directly. Nutrients of the samples such as; lycopene, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), retinol (A), Pyridoxine (B6), ascorbic acid (C), folic acid, magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), sodium (Na), phosphorus (P), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) were quantitatively determined. The red pepper products, dried figs and dried grapes mycotoxin amounts were in safe levels, which had not created any hazard and risk for health. Red pepper and dried figs, total aflatoxins, (B1, B2, G1, G2), ochratoxin A (OTA) levels in raisin in the European Union is set well below the limits in terms of human health hazard and the risk factor has been identified.

Determinants of Commercilization of Smallholder Red Pepper Farmers in Javiethenan District, Amahara Region, Ethiopia

The history of red pepper in Ethiopia is perhaps the most ancient than the history of any other vegetable product and it has been cultivated in many parts of the country. It is obvious that, commercialization is long run process that farming shifts from subsistence (non commercial) to semi-commercial farming, and then to fully commercialized agriculture. The purpose of this study was to analyze the determinants of commercialization of small holder red pepper farmers Javiethenan district, Ethiopia in 2012 E.C. Particularly, the study investigates the level of commercialization of red pepper production, and factors that affect household participation in the red pepper output market. Two stage sampling technique was applied to select sample kebeles and 214 respondents from five Kebles of the woreda household were selected based on proportionate random sampling technique The descriptive analysis revealed the level of commercialization in the study area on average semi commercial one. Censured Tobit regression was applied to analyze the factors that affect market participation of households’ in red pepper output market. The result revealed that from the total 12 explanatory variables, four variables were statistically significant. Of which, land size (land allocated for red pepper production), market information, extension service and previous year market price of red pepper were positively related with household market participation or quantity of red pepper sold. Thus, emphasis and intervention should be given for households to increase market participation and improve levels of commercialization.

PROFITABILITY OF RED SWEET PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) PRODUCTION IN FIELD CULTIVATION

The aim of the study was to assess the profitability of red sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) production in relation to incurred labor and capital inputs in selected horticultural farms. The analyzed group consisted of farms producing sweet pepper in traditional cultivation in the districts of Przysucha and Radom. To determine the correlation between income in the analyzed farms and expenditure, in this study, the multiple Cobb-Douglas production function was applied. Data were generated by implementing the cost accounting method for estimating the feasibility of production and it was analyzed by using project evaluation methods, like the Pay Back Period (PBP), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The results of the estimation of Cobb-Douglas production function parameters show that the dominant positive impact on the gross return value was the cost of seedlings, irrigation costs and overhead costs. The conducted analyzes showed that the NPV for the investment is PLN 240,148, with a B/C ratio of 1.78. On the other hand, the PBP, in this case, amounts to 1.45 crop season and the IRR reached a level of 22% annually.The sensitivity analysis carried out showed that the most important factors affecting the profitability of pepper production in field cultivation are product prices, seed costs, fertilizer costs and human labor costs.

Pelatihan Teknologi PHT pada Usaha Tani Cabai Merah di Desa Dukuh Dempok, Kabupaten Jember

Dukuh Dempok Village is one of the centers of red chili pepper production in Jember District. The problem faced by farmers is the presence of pest attacks.The pests that attack include whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), thrips, anthracnose and fusarium wilt. The purpose of this community service program is to provide education and training related to integrated pest control (IPM) in red chili cultivation. The training includes the multiplication of biological agents Beauveria bassiana and biofertilizer Trichoderma, as well as planting of refugia flowers around the red chili plantations. The training was conducted using the plot demonstration method. From the results of extension activities, data on farmers' knowledge improvement related to IPM control were obtained. The average pre-test score before the activity was 41.5 and the average post-test score of farmers after the activity was 87. After the training, the partner farmers were also able to multiply biological agents and make biological fertilizers and apply them to red chili cultivation. From the evaluation results, it is known that the application of B. bassiana, planting of refugia flowers, and the application of Trichoderma sp or the Beart method can reduce the use of pesticides by up to 50%. From these activities, farmers get new knowledge and technology related to red chili cultivation which is useful for increasing production, reducing pesticide use, reducing production costs, and obtaining maximum profits.

Peran Kelembagaan dalam Sistem Pemasaran Cabai Merah di Sumatera Utara

Fluctuation in the price of red chili pepper is an old problem in the horticultural product trade, moreover, the high level of red chili pepper consumption also has an impact on the sensitivity of red chili pepper prices in the market. The cause of this fluctuation is not only due to production and productivity factors of red chili pepper but also due to distribution factors and the role of marketing of each agency. The purpose of this study was (1) to describe the institutions involved in the marketing of red chili pepper; (2) to analyze the functions and roles of institutions in the marketing of red chili pepper; (3) to analyze the potential of institutional development in producing marketing recommendations system in the future. This research was conducted in North Sumatra by selecting 3 districts, namely Karo Regency, Deli Serdang Regency, and Dairi Regency. The data method used was a survey method with qualitative data analysis. The data used consisted of primary data (observation, interviews, and questionnaires) and secondary data (literature study). The method of processing and data analysis used was descriptive qualitative analysis. The results showed: (1) there are 2 main institutions in the marketing of red chili pepper, namely a marketing agency and a farmer institution; (2) those institutions have different roles in the marketing of red chili pepper and the results of the research show that marketing agencies have a bigger role in marketing red chili pepper; (3) the existing STA is the potential for farmer level institutional development. It is necessary to strengthen farmer level institution without forgetting farmers and also marketing institutions that play a role in the red chili marketing system.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PRODUKSI CABAI MERAH DI KABUPATEN BANGKA TENGAH

&lt;p&gt;Kajian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi produksi cabai merah di Kabupaten Bangka Tengah. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kabupaten Bangka Tengah khususnya di Desa Belilik Kecamatan Namang, Desa Sungkap Kecamatan Simpangkatis, Desa Keretak Kecamatan Sungaiselan, dan Desa Trubus Kecamatan Lubuk Besar. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian yaitu 40 orang petani cabai merah. Fungsi produksi cabai merah menggunakan persamaan regresi linier berganda, dengan metode pendugaan Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang berpengaruh nyata terhadap produksi cabai merah di Kabupaten Bangka Tengah yaitu luas lahan, pupuk Potasium, fungisida, dan &lt;em&gt;dummy&lt;/em&gt; kesesuaian anjuran penggunaan benih.&lt;/p&gt;

An Estimation of Technical Efficiency of Red Chili Pepper’s Growers in Central Bangka

In Central Bangka, The red chili pepper’s productivity is still considered at low level. It is corroborated from comparison between the productivity of red chili pepper which is computed as 35.6 quintal per hectare while the potential productivity of the genetics of red chili pepper is 200-220 quintal per hectare. It is presumed that the productivity of red chili pepper is technically inefficient. The aim of the study is to analyze factors that affect the production of red chili pepper and the technical inefficiency. The study also determines the level of technical efficiency of red chili pepper on smallholders who participate in the agriculture productivity improvement program in Central Bangka Regency. Survey was carried out to collect the data with purposive sampling method. The criteria of respondents were those red chili pepper smallholders who had involved with the agriculture productivity improvement program. The total sampled respondents were 43 smallholders. Stochastic frontier analysis with the Maximum Likelihood Estimate was used to analyze the data. The study discovered the factors that affect the production of red chili pepper were labor, potassium fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide. Furthermore, the productivity of red chili pepper was considered as technically inefficient which was shown from the average score of technical efficient, 0.54. Finally, the study revealed that side job became factor that could increase the technical inefficiency of red chili pepper farming activity while the frequency of attending the empowerment program and farmer field school were otherwise.

ANALISIS PERMINTAAN CABAI RAWIT MERAH (Capsicum frutescens) DI KABUPATEN SEMARANG

Red cayenne papper is a food ingredient that has a high demand at the level of household consumers. Demand for red cayenne is influenced by several factors. Factors demand for red cayenne papper were red cayenne papper prices, curly red chili prices, household consumer income, number of family members and consumer tastes. The research aimed to analyze the determinant factors of red cayenne papper demand and to analyze elasticity of demand of red cayenne pepper in Semarang Regency. The research location determined by purposive. Survey method was used with Quota sampling to select 90 respondents from 3 District in Semarang Regency with the criteria of highest, medium and low red cayenne pepper production. Respondents taken by snowball method. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Regression analyzed showed that independent variabels simultaneosly significant on dependent variabel. Partially the income of consumers, the number of family members and consumer tastes significantly influence the demand for red cayenne pepper. While the price of red cayenne pepper and curly red chili did not significantly affect the demand for red cayenne pepper. Red cayenne pepper elasticity was elastic 0.135 and categorized as normal goods. The income elasticity was 0.317. Curly red chili was substitutes red cayenne pepper with elasticity 0.122.

Technical Efficiency of Red Pepper Production: The Case of Dalocha District, Southern Ethiopia

Increasing the productivity of red pepper is important to meet the need of ever increasing population. However, farmers faced the problem of productivity due to the lack of knowledge on how to maximize level of output at a given level of inputs. The objective of this study was to assess the technical efficiency of red pepper production in Dalocha district of southern Ethiopia. Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier model was used to estimate the technical efficiency and its determinants in red pepper production. Maximum likelihood estimation results showed that increasing input variables (oxen power, seed, labor and fertilizer) would increase yield of red pepper. The discrepancy ratio,γ, which measures the relative deviation of output from the frontier level due to inefficiency was about 85 percent indicating that about 85% of variation in red pepper yield among the farmers was attributed to technical inefficiency effects. The mean technical efficiency of farmers was about 80%. The implication is that, there is an opportunity to improve technical efficiency among farmers on average by 20% through efficient use of inputs. Thus, it is possible to improve technical efficiency through utilizing available inputs wisely. Keywords: Red Pepper, Technical Efficiency, Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier. DOI : 10.7176/IEL/10-1-01 Publication date: January 31 st 2020

Development of the Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hübner), on dried red pepper products

Development of the Indian meal moth, <i>Plodia interpunctell</i>a (Hübner), on dried red pepper products

Suitability Calculation for Red Spicy Pepper Cultivation (Capsicum annum L.) Using Hybrid GIS-Based Multicriteria Analysis

Red spicy pepper is traditionally considered as the fundamental ingredient for multiple authentic products of Eastern Croatia. The objectives of this study were to: (1) evaluate the optimal interpolation method necessary for modeling of criteria layers; (2) calculate the sustainability and vulnerability of red spicy pepper cultivation using hybrid Geographic Information System (GIS)-based multicriteria analysis with the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method; (3) determine the suitability classes for red spicy pepper cultivation using K-means unsupervised classification. The inverse distance weighted interpolation method was selected as optimal as it produced higher accuracies than ordinary kriging and natural neighbour. Sustainability and vulnerability represented the positive and negative influences on red spicy pepper production. These values served as the input in the K-means unsupervised classification of four classes. Classes were ranked by the average of mean class sustainability and vulnerability values. Top two ranked classes, highest suitability and moderate-high suitability, produced suitability values of 3.618 and 3.477 out of a possible 4.000, respectively. These classes were considered as the most suitable for red spicy pepper cultivation, covering an area of 2167.5 ha (6.9% of the total study area). A suitability map for red spicy pepper cultivation was created as a basis for the establishment of red spicy pepper plantations.

PROFITABILITY OF PRODUCTION OF RED SWEET PEPPERS (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) IN CULTIVATION UNDER COVER

The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the value of production, labour and capital expenditure in the production of red sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in selected horticultural farms. The study covered farms involved in the production of sweet peppers in unheated plastic tunnels in the poviat of Przysucha and Radom. The selection of farms was purposeful. The selection was based on the technical solutions used on the farms in the field of construction of plastic tunnels and farm size. The study was carried out in three growing seasons in 2017-2018. The obtained results indicated that the largest share in total costs were the costs of purchasing planting material and fluctuated within 29.5% of total costs. The average production value of red sweet pepper production under covers in tunnels with a wooden structure amounted to 3,116 PLN/240 m2, while in the case of metal structures, this value amounted to 3,449.20 PLN/240 m2. In addition, analysis of the Cobb-Douglas production function showed that the gross profit was affected by general costs, labor costs and costs of purchasing seedlings. The results of this study indicate a need to undertake further research on this topic to formulate recommendations aimed at optimizing paprika production to increase and stabilize income resulting from cultivation activity.

Technical Efficiency of Red Pepper Production: The Case of Dalocha, Southern Ethiopia

Increasing the productivity of red pepper is important to meet the need of ever increasing population. However, farmers faced the problem of productivity due to the lack of knowledge on how to maximize level of output at a given level of inputs. The objective of this study was to assess the technical efficiency of red pepper production in Dalocha district of southern Ethiopia. Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier model was used to estimate the technical efficiency and its determinants in red pepper production. Maximum likelihood estimation results showed that increasing input variables (oxen power, seed, labor and fertilizer) would increase yield of red pepper. The discrepancy ratio,γ, which measures the relative deviation of output from the frontier level due to inefficiency was about 85 percent indicating that about 85% of variation in red pepper yield among the farmers was attributed to technical inefficiency effects. The mean technical efficiency of farmers was about 80%. The implication is that, there is an opportunity to improve technical efficiency among farmers on average by 20% through efficient use of inputs. Thus, it is possible to improve technical efficiency through utilizing available inputs wisely.