Getting to the Core of a More Nutritious Apple
Published:06 Sep.2021 Source:Ohio State University
A new platform housing data from over 100 apple varieties could shave years off of the breeding process and enable data-driven assessments of how to boost the health benefits of America's favorite fruit.
This new analysis platform developed by a team of Ohio State University scientists combines the genetics behind specific traits and information on hundreds of chemical compounds -- from sugars and acids to a host of antioxidants -- in the fruit that help make apples a healthful food.