The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Scientists breed climate-resilient apple rootstocks after northeastern frost damage

Scientists at Cornell University and the USDA are breeding new apple rootstocks to withstand climate extremes after a 2015 cold snap damaged northeastern orchards. The Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program, led by Terence Robinson and Gennaro Fazio since 1968, seeks varieties resistant to drought, temperature swings,.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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