GM Apple

Do you know that there are over 6000 varieties of apple? The most popular varieties are Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Red Delicious, and Spartan. It has been estimated that by 2005, there will be newer cultivars of apples produced compared to the standard varieties. As of 2000, world production of apples reached a total of 60,831,349 million tonnes.

The apple is one of the most sought after fruits not only because it is delicious but also because of its healthy benefits. Studies have shown that eating apples can decrease the risk of cancer, heart diseases and obesity.
Apples have been modified to contain traits such as delayed ripening and disease resistance.

Related Topics:

• Delayed ripening
• Apple scab resistance
• Fire blight resistance
• Insect resistance

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