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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
August 16, 2008
If you like your chili peppers hot, thank a fungus.
The spicy fruits developed their kick to ward off invading pathogens bent on destroying chili seeds before they could grow into new plants, according to a study published this week. The bigger the threat from microbial invaders, the more....
