Researcher Helps with Solution to Hot Pepper Virus in Jamaica

It has been called “the king of Capsicums” and the “Prince of Peppers.” The scotch bonnet pepper of Jamaica is so hot that just handling the seeds requires wearing gloves to prevent being burned. This pungency has made the peppers highly prized. Aficionados claim that the peppers have a “smoky-fruity” flavor—that is, if you can get beyond the burning sensation! In Jamaica, scotch bonnet peppers are the most profitable of any export crop and provide employment and income for 3,000 people.