Clemson University: Fungus Among Us - Pepper Industry in Jeopardy
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 10 -- Clemson University issued the following news:
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The fungus among us: Pepper industry in jeopardy
By Denise Attaway
Peppers aren't just a colorful staple on America's plates--they're a financial powerhouse for farmers across the Southern U.S. From bell peppers in Georgia to fiery Carolina Reapers in South Carolina, this crop fuels a regional economy worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
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The fungus among us: Pepper industry in jeopardy
By Denise Attaway
Peppers aren't just a colorful staple on America's plates--they're a financial powerhouse for farmers across the Southern U.S. From bell peppers in Georgia to fiery Carolina Reapers in South Carolina, this crop fuels a regional economy worth hundreds of millions of dollars.