Peru deposited 25 varieties of chili peppers in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Peru has taken a significant step in the protection of its genetic heritage. For the first time, the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA) deposited 25 varieties of native chilies in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, known as the "Seed Ark of the world." This deposit not only ensures the preservation of Peruvian chilies for the future but also guarantees that, if a cataclysm or global disaster ever occurs, the seeds can be reproduced again. In this way, the flavor, color, and history of Peruvian chilies will remain alive for generations. "The deposit we are making today symbolizes a vision for the future: protecting our seeds is protecting life, identity, and the food of tomorrow. Our chilies will be safe even in the face of the greatest disasters. Thanks to this step, the flavor of Peru will never be lost," highlighted Jorge Ganoza Roncal, executive president of INIA, referring to the importance of protecting the seeds that sustain our food. The 25 samples sent ...