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Questions Asked : What is the significance of Apples and what information about this topic is available online? - Some answers may be found here as well as suggestions for locating additional info on Apples:
General Overview :: Apples
The tree originated in Western Asia, where its wild ancestor is still found today. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Cultivars vary in their yield and the ultimate size of the tree, even when grown on the same rootstock. At least 55 ;million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, with a value of about 10 ;billion. China produced about 35 of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 7.5 of world production. Iran is third, followed by Turkey, Russia, Italy and India.
Basic Web Links :: Apples
- Apple - Apple designs and creates iPod and iTunes, Mac laptop and desktop computers, the OS X operating system, and the revolutionary iPhone and iPad.
- All About Apples Apple Varieties - Listings with description - All About Apples, an apple community for lovers of apples, containing the largest collection of apple variety listings on the web
- Washington Apple Commission - Apple varieties, history of the association, health and nutrition information, facts, kids section, recipes, grower profiles, map of growing regions, and historic image gallery.
- All About Apples Your online resource for Apple Varieties - About the science, production, and health benefits of apples.
From the News Wires :: Apples
- 2010-08-30T14:02:36Z : Crunchier Apples Possible After Scientists Map DNA - MyFox Phoenix - NewsCore - Crunchier, juicier apples could be in stores soon after scientists said Monday they had mapped the genetic code of the fruit. Knowing the genetic makeup of apples will make it possible to improve ... (MyFox Phoenix)
- 2010-08-26T08:16:35Z : US Florida Marjon warns apples carry listeria - FreshPlaza - Florida Marjon Specialty Foods Inc., based in Plant City, has recalled 119 cases of sliced apples after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Recalled are apples packaged in 2 oz. single serving packages ... (FreshPlaza)
- 2010-08-24T12:58:08Z : Apple Mostly Selling iPads to iOwners - Softpedia - Bringing over thirty years of experience, with a focus on strategic and technology issues facing hi-tech companies and organizations, Strategy Analytics has rolled out its newest report which claims that Apple may be ... (Softpedia)
- 2010-09-04T05:28:26Z : Cider mills enjoy sweeter apples, but the crop is smaller - Detroit Ne - The apples will be fewer this year, but the cider will be sweeter. Late spring frosts wiped out much of the state apple crop, with Michigan orchards expecting to harvest 500 million fewer pounds this ... (Detroit News)
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