Meet the editor

Aman Dekebo is currently a professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia. He obtained his first and second PhDs in Natural Products Chemistry from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia in 2002 and Bio-organic Chemistry from Ehime University, Japan in 2007, respectively. He worked as a researcher during his sabbatical leave at Andong National University, South Korea

(2017–2019). His research interests include isolation and synthesis of bioactive compounds, chemical ecology, and apiculture. He has authored more than fifty peer-reviewed scientific papers and served as editor of the book *Plant Extracts* (2019). He has also participated and presented his works in several conferences in many countries. He is co-author of *Phytochemistry of Turmeric Rhizomes* (*Curcuma longa*): *Isolation and Characterization of Compounds from Foots of Turmeric Rhizomes* (*Curcuma longa*) (2012). He serves as a reviewer for many reputable journals. He is recipient of best researcher awards and certificates from School of Applied Natural Sciences, Adama Science and Technology University, Korean Society of Applied Entomology, and Korean Apiculture Association.

Contents

**Section 1**

**Section 2**

**Preface XI**

Diversity and Potency of *Capsicum* **1**

**Chapter 1 3**

Treatment of *Capsicum* and Its Disease Control **25**

**Chapter 2 27**

**Chapter 3 43**

**Chapter 4 53**

**Chapter 5 73**

Bio-active Constituents of *Capsicum* **87**

**Chapter 6 89**

**Chapter 7 97**

Diversity and Potency of *Capsicum* spp. Grown in Indonesia *by Cristofora Hanny Wijaya, Manik Harda and Bunga Rana*

Anthracnose of Chilli: Status, Diagnosis, and Management *by Raj Kiran, Jameel Akhtar, Pardeep Kumar and Meena Shekhar*

*by Suryapal Singh, Harshita Singh and Narender K. Bharat*

Biological Control in *Capsicum* with Microbial Agents

Management of Viruses and Viral Diseases of Pepper

Hot Pepper (*Capsicum annuum* L.): An Alternative Food

*Capsicum*: Chemistry and Medicinal Properties of Indigenous

to Reduce Micronutrient Deficiencies in Human *by S.R. Krishna Motukuri and Nallamothu Jaswanthi*

*by Mithun Rudrapal and Khomendra Kumar Sarwa*

*by Olawale Arogundade, Titilayo Ajose, Itinu Osijo, Hilary Onyeanusi, Joshua Matthew and Taye H. Aliyu*

Hot Water Seed Treatment: A Review

*by Lorena Barra-Bucarei and Javiera Ortiz*

(*Capsicum* spp.) in Africa

**Section 3**

Indian Varieties
