Chili peppers' spice is a built-in pesticide
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 13:14
in Biology & Nature
Study finds that the fruits developed their kick to ward off microbial invaders; the greater the danger, the more pungent the pepper. If you like your chili peppers hot, thank a fungus.
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