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Audio long read: Apple revival — how science is bringing historic varieties back to life

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Preserving Apple Varieties and the Rise and Fall of Red Delicious

This chapter explores the ancient practice of grafting to create genetic clones of apple trees, emphasizing the need for human intervention to preserve apple varieties. It also discusses the domination of Red Delicious in the US market, the rise of popular cultivars like Gala and Honeycrisp, and the threat of extinction faced by lesser-known regional apple varieties.

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