Minam will publish a study on the diversity of Peruvian chili peppers and their importance for conservation

The Ministry of the Environment (Minam) has developed the "Baseline of the diversity of Peruvian chili peppers and rocoto peppers for biosecurity purposes", which offers a comprehensive view of the species of the Capsicum genus present in Peru. This study emphasizes the strategic, ecological and cultural value, establishing a solid base for future actions of sustainable use linked to its production, but without neglecting its effective conservation. The study, which will be presented next Tuesday, September 10, documents how many and which species of Capsicum are present in our territory, addresses potential threats and the means to confront them, among other relevant aspects. Spicy Peru According to the general director of Biological Diversity of Minam, Mirbel Epiquien, each natural region of Peru has its characteristic chili pepper: the mochero in the north, the rocoto along the Yungas and the Andes; and the charapita in the Amazon. Among the best-known chili peppers are panca, ...