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Audio long read: Apple revival — how science is bringing historic varieties back to life
Nature Podcast
Breeding and Engineering New Apple Cultivars: Rediscovering Historic Varieties
This chapter explores the process of breeding apple cultivars and the potential of genetic engineering to speed up the process, focusing on genetically transformed apples approved for sale in the US and their longer shelf life. It also discusses the importance of existing variation, concerns over pathogens in heirloom varieties, and the value of preserving and restoring heirloom apple trees.
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