This native Michigan apple tree could hold the key to saving apples from climate change
The Malus coronaria learned to fight frost by blooming two or three weeks later than the trees that produce cultivated ...
MSU researchers use Michigan tree to save apples from cold weather
A team of researchers from Michigan State University discovered a native tree unlocking the secret to protecting apples from cold weather damage. Steve van Nocker, a ...
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
Van Nocker wants to identify the genes responsible for the Malus coronaria’s delayed blooms and use them to develop more ...
Researchers advocate for dual use of solar panels to boost apple crop
A $2.4 million state grant funds research into dual-purpose solar panels that could prevent fruit damage while powering farm ...
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A Beginner's Guide To Grafting Fruit Trees (And Common Mistakes To Avoid)
Grafting fruit trees - combining two or more different trees into one - is a fun undertaking for gardeners. Here's everything ...
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Cosmic Crisp marks critical mass
“We have reached the stage of critical mass, meaning that we now have year-round volume,” said Kevin Brandt, vice president ...