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Selective breeding makes better apples

A range of apple varieties in boxes in a storage unit on shelves

Humans have bred plants and animals selectively for thousands of years. Today’s apples are the result of selective breeding to improve flavour, texture, colour, storage and other traits. Here, apple varieties are being tested to see whether they can be stored for long periods without loss of quality.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published:25 May 2011Size: 3.44 MB