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Bell Pepper Colors

Tuesday, May 21, 2002


name         Shantelle S.
status       student
age          18

Question -   What causes the color difference in red, yellow, orange,
and green bell peppers?
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The color depends upon the variety and the stage of ripeness:
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/veghealth/4181.htm

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.
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