AI Comes to the Apple Orchard—From Pollinating to Picking
Researchers are developing robots that promise to automate a process that has always relied on human workers—and bees.
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Experts say this is the best fruit to eat for a healthier liver
Apples, rich in fiber and flavonoids, are emerging as a superfood for the liver. They improve overall health naturally.
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late ...
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Nutritional Facts, Caloric Information, and Benefits of Apples
A 2020 review points to several studies that suggest consuming apples may help with weight loss. Other fruits mayu also be beneficial. For this reason, this fruit might be a beneficial dessert or ...
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This native Michigan apple tree could hold the key to saving apples from climate change
However, the goal is not to replace popular varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp with Malus coronaria apples, since the Michigan ...
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Gardening with Allen: Prune fruit trees for easier reach
Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees?
Washington orchards look to solar technology for fruit protection
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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Connecting the dots for successful fruit storage
Controlled atmosphere storage refers to a suite of practices regulating levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature and ...