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Molecular characterization of 'Bhut Jolokia' the hottest chilli.
Journal of biosciences - 1 Sept 2012
Purkayastha J, Alam S I, Gogoi H K, Singh L, Veer V
Abstract excerpt
The northeast region of India, considered as 'hot spot' of biodiversity, having unique ecological environment with hot and high-humidity conditions, has given rise to the world's hottest chilli, 'Bhut Jolokia', which is at least two times hotter than Red Savina Habanero in terms of Scoville heat units (SHU). This study was undertaken to determine the distinctiveness of 'Bhut Jolokia' from Capsicum frutescens or...
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