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Scientists Map Apple's 60-Million-Year Genetic Journey

5/7/2025

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Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking genetic map of apples, illuminating their 60-million-year journey from East Asia. By sequencing 30 genomes, researchers uncovered the apple's rich hybridization history. This pivotal discovery promises to enhance future breeding efforts, aiming for tastier, more resilient apples while safeguarding their genetic diversity.

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Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking genetic map of apples, illuminating their 60-million-year journey from East Asia. By sequencing 30 genomes, researchers uncovered the apple's rich hybridization history. This pivotal discovery promises to enhance future breeding efforts, aiming for tastier, more resilient apples while safeguarding their genetic diversity.