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The agent that infiltrated Pakistan’s red hot chilli peppers
Kunri in Sindh, once renowned for its unique Dundicut/Longi chili variety, faces a decline in sales due to competition from higher-profit hybrid seeds and aflatoxin B1 contamination. The chili, known for its distinct flavor and 30,000–35,000 Scoville heat units, is central to Pakistan’s spice trade but now struggles with climate challenges and market pressures.
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