Michigan Researchers Seek to Develop Frost-Resistant Apples

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Michigan Researchers Seek to Develop Frost-Resistant Apples
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Scientists at Michigan State University are studying a native apple tree species, the Malus coronaria, known for its ability to bloom later and avoid killing spring frost. They aim to identify the genes responsible for this trait and use them to create new apple varieties more resilient to extreme weather.

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Van Nocker’s project is one of many ways researchers and growers are trying to make apples more resilient as The study, which examined climate data from 1979 to 2022, said the temperature trends could alter bloom timing, bring trees out of dormancy too early and increase the risk of sunburn, which hurts the appearance and quality of apples.

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