A novel LTP (CcLTP) from a Capsicum chinense cv Habanero was isolated from a fruit-specific SSH library. While this gene shares similarity with other LTPs, it is considerably larger than any lipid ...

An exhibition at the Biomuseo in Panama shares the great adventure of how the chili peppers’ culinary conquest began. Special thanks to the Biomuseo, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Panama, for this guest ...

If you're an avid gardener, and you like your fall chili with a little extra kick, you've probably tried your hand at growing spicy peppers in your garden. Habanero peppers (Capsicum chinense) are a ...

The tissue was collected and frozen immediately in liquid nitrogen, ground to a powder, and stored at −80 °C. RNA was extracted from all tissue types using a Qiagen RNeasy kit (Qiagen) according to ...