Chili Peppers - An American Domestication Story
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Evidence for the domestication of chili peppers, one of our oldest crops, suggests that it was domesticated in South America.
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Abu Hureyra: Agriculture in the Euphrates Valley
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This is how chilis got spicy (and why we love them so much
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Ancient Farming - Concepts, Techniques, and Experiments
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Feasts: The Archaeology and History of Celebrating Food
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Chili history, origin & distribution
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Was the Ice-Free Corridor an Early Route into Americas?
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The History of Dr Pepper and inventor Charles Alderton
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A Brief History of Chili Peppers from 6,100 Year Ago to Today
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Chili Pepper - Complete Information Including Health Benefits
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Origins and Use of Amaranth in Prehistoric America
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The science and history of chilli peppers: an introduction for
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UA Researcher and Colleagues Discover the Birthplace of the Chili
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The Domestication History of Cotton (Gossypium)