Maryland Researchers Breed Apples for a Changing Climate
November 12, 2024 | 1 min to read
Two new apple varieties developed by Chris Walsh, an emeritus professor at the University of Maryland, exhibit enhanced tolerance to hotter, wetter weather. Traditional apple varieties often suffer from issues like browning, blistering, and premature dropping due to heat. Walsh's research aims to combat these challenges, ensuring that the joy of freshly picked apples remains intact despite changing climate conditions. For more details, visit Yale Climate Connections.
Two new varieties can better tolerate hotter, wetter weather.
Nothing says autumn like biting into an apple straight off the tree. But hot weather can damage the growing fruit.
Some varieties get brown and blister on the tree. Others drop prematurely, before ripening.
Decades ago, Chris Walsh – now an emeritus professor at the University of Maryland – started researching and breeding apples in his region.
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