Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees ...

An apple tree in flower. The anther is the yellow section at the tip of the flower's stamens. Scientists like Susan Brown collect pollen from the anther and use it to cross-pollinate with other trees.

A: Yes, it is entirely possible that your crabapple and your 'Fuji' apple tree have been engaging in some "hanky-panky." Apples and crabapples can interbreed freely because they are the same plant ...

An apple flower (its ovule, specifically) pollinated only once by a bee will not grow into a quality fruit; the fruit will be small and probably drop before ripening.

If the last Fuji apple you grabbed from your grocery store’s produce section was mealier and less flavorful than the Fujis you remember from childhood, you’re not alone.

Genome sequencing of ‘Fuji’ apple clonal varieties reveals genetic mechanism of the spur-type morphology. Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54428-2 Cite This Page : ...