A new technical publication in the INIA Chile Digital Library written by INIA La Platina researcher Adolfo Donoso addresses the issue of Chilean guard squash, with contributions from researchers Erika Salazar and Cristina Vergara. The text describes the different types of squash and focuses on the Chilean guard squash, which has been cultivated in the territories west of the Andes mountain range for 3 thousand years. The publication also discusses conservation efforts and the nutritional value of the Chilean guard squash, highlighting its high protein levels compared to other types of squash.