A Molecular Study of Fruit Development in Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

This study aim is to obtain insights into the genetic mechanisms and the variations in the endogenous levels of plant hormones in the flower and fruit development of black pepper through a comparative study of three different black pepper varieties in Malaysia. High-throughput sequencing technology and mass spectrometry techniques have been employed in this study to identify the key determinants that responsible to the fruit development in black pepper. The outcomes of the study make a contribution of knowledge for future crop improvement programs to better fit an increasing diversity of market requirements in the black pepper industry.