Rot development during fruit storage is a problem. Now, metabarcoding may become a tool for detecting fungi that can cause diseases in apples.

Abstract: This study addresses the challenge of apple leaf disease classification by proposing an improved MobileNetV3 architecture. Apple leaf diseases significantly threaten production, and while ...

The Midwest Apple Improvement Association develops new apple varieties specifically suited to the region’s unique growing ...

If you want to plant fruit trees to enjoy the joys of homegrown harvests, the fall is a perfect time to do so. The ground conditions are ideal, as the soil is still holding onto warmth from summer, ...

If you see velvety green spots on your apples or leaves, it's a sign your fruit tree has been affected by a disease that can severely diminish your yield.

It was a sound before it was a taste: a sharp, explosive crunch. When David Bedford took his first bite of the mystery apple in 1988, he knew he’d found gold. That syrupy-sweet and shockingly crisp ...

Sir, – How promising was the title of Mark Moriarty’s column “Squeezing the most out of apple season,” October 11th. But how disappointing to read that the two varieties of apple which he recommends ...

Abstract: Skin-related conditions are the most common health problems worldwide. Infections carry concealed risks that may lead to a spectrum of health challenges, encompassing both physical ailments ...

The fall harvest is upon us, and that means ‘tis the season of apples. Whatever way you slice it – freshly-picked from your local orchard, baked into a delicious dessert or steeped in a hot cider – ...

11 popular apple varieties and how they differ in taste and texture Apples are among the most beloved fruits worldwide, celebrated for their crisp texture, vibrant colours and diverse flavours. Each ...

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