The cluster analysis is based on phenotypic traits, this analysis revealed specific clusters of "Cornetto di Pontecorvo" and similar types, although they were not clearly separated at the hierarchical level. The genotyping analysis provided more in-depth insights. We addressed this in the discussions section (see L485 and subsequent).
Below point by point response to concerns Reviewer 2 Tripodi et al., seeks to set a basis of authenticity of ‘Peperone Cornetto di Pontecorvo’ sweet pepper by using a combinatory approach of biochemical, genetic, and agronomic markers/traits.