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Inside the World's Only Chile Pepper Institute

Season 1 Episode 6 | 10m 52s

In this episode of Hungry Planet, Niba chats with two teams increasing access to chile peppers: New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute whose researchers are breeding mechanically-harvestable chile peppers; and the Transplanting Traditions, a community farm in North Carolina providing space and support to refugee farmers.

Aired: 01/09/24
Funding for HUNGRY PLANET is provided by the National Science Foundation.
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How farmers and scientists are using traditional and modern methods to grow tomatoes.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Restaurant owner honors Latine food history. Researchers design corn for the future.
Researchers fight a citrus disease called HLB. Volunteers ensure no food goes to waste.
Rice holds deep importance to many communities, and could be transformed to fight anemia.