A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
- Michigan researchers are studying the Malus Coronaria apple tree to improve frost resistance in apple varieties, as it blooms later than cultivated types.
- The Malus Coronaria tree's genetic stock is being preserved to prevent loss, as its population is declining in Michigan.
- A recent study shows that major apple-growing states are experiencing fewer cold days and more warm nights, impacting apple production.
- The goal is to develop frost-resistant apples without replacing popular varieties, as climate change threatens future apple production in Michigan.
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