Compost Improves Apple Orchard Sustainability
Sustainable orchard practices can improve the availability of nutrients in the soil
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Do Antibiotics Destroy Apples' Native Microbiome?
Overuse of antibiotics in humans has led to several microbes developing antibiotic resistance; researchers explore if this is also true of antibiotics used on crops
Scientists Aim to Root Out Rapid Apple Decline Culprit
Two Cornell University scientists have received a grant to track down the cause of rapid apple decline
Floral Probiotics Reduce Apple Disease, Scientists Find
Researchers found that treating apple flowers with a probiotic spray reduced incidence of fire blight
Hand- versus Machine-Harvested Juice and Cider Apples: A Comparison of Phenolic Profiles
Machine-harvested apples offer cost-effective option for growers and cider makers
Foodborne Pathogen Sheltered by Harmless Bacteria That Support Biofilm Formation
Recently published research provides insight into the Listeria contamination problem and may lead to researchers and the apple industry getting closer to solving it
An Apple Carries about 100 Million Bacteria—Good Luck Washing Them Off
Most microbes are inside the apple—but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go organic
Diet Rich in Apples and Tomatoes May Help Repair Lungs of Ex-Smokers
Study also found that regular intake of tomatoes may also help slow the natural decline in lung function among all adults
Disease-Resistant Apples Perform Better Than Old Favorites
You may not find them in the produce aisle yet, but it's only a matter of time before new disease-resistant apple cultivars overtake favorites like Honeycrisp in popularity