Season 2: Apples: Get Crunchin' | Episode 6: Rapid Breeding

23/01/2024 6 min Temporada 2 Episodio 6
Season 2: Apples: Get Crunchin' | Episode 6: Rapid Breeding

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The apple industry is a highly impactful business for the U.S. Growers are always looking for new varieties that are not only tasty but more resistant to disease outbreaks and environmental stressors that can severely reduce apple production. However, developing new varieties can take decades before they appear in your grocery market. ARS researchers have developed rapid breeding techniques to drastically speed up the process, bringing those new varieties of apples to your shopping cart much sooner than before.Connect with us: Twitter: @USDA_ARSFacebook: @AgriculturalResearchServiceLinkedIn: @usda-ars

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