Apples

Sustainable orchard practices can improve the availability of nutrients in the soil

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

 Two Cornell University scientists have received a grant to track down the cause of rapid apple decline

Researchers found that treating apple flowers with a probiotic spray reduced incidence of fire blight

Machine-harvested apples offer cost-effective option for growers and cider makers

Recently published research provides insight into the Listeria contamination problem and may lead to researchers and the apple industry getting closer to solving it

Most microbes are inside the apple—but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go organic

Study also found that regular intake of tomatoes may also help slow the natural decline in lung function among all adults

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