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Peruvian researchers studying power, potential of native crops

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In Peru, the ascendancy of cooking with local ingredients and flavors has fueled a resurgence in local crops. Couple that with climate change that necessitates hardier plants and all of the sudden the native tubers and grains are becoming popular not only in Peru, but around the world.

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Researchers & Restaurateurs Work to Save Peru’s Food Diversity

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