| 1318023 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
American Beauty apple. |
| 1322076 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Apples are an all-American success story-each of us eats more than 19 pounds of them annually. Thanks to fruit-breeding research, we're able to enjoy more productive, healthy, and flavorful new varieties every year. And we're collecting and preserving the world's bounty of apple genestock, so that the apples of tomorrow may be even sweeter crunchier, and better than ever. Think about the quality of the apples you buy at the supermarket: They may have been stored for as long as 9 months but you can bet they'll remain crisp, thanks to controlled-atmosphere-storage methods devised by ARS. Never before have growers had a better chance against pests and diseases in the apple orchard, thanks to new, nonchemical biocontrols. ARS scientists have toiled to harness naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria and turn them against apples' enemies. We've even worked on bashless bagging-packaging systems that are used by wholesalers to bring you apples without bruises. |
| 1355014 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
Peento-type Galaxy peaches are flatter and large about 3 inches in diameter. |
| 1304010 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
typical orchard |
| 1355015 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
Galaxy peach, a new peento peach by ARS. Peento peaches are flattened rather than perfectly round. |
| 1304011 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
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| 1304012 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
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| 1304020 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
orchard |
| 1304027 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
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| 1321074 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Apples in the ARS germplasm collection at Geneva, New York, vary widely in size, shape, and color |
| 1304025 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
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| 1223165 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
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| 1323008 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Entomologist Brad Higbee (left) explains the benefits of areawide insect pest suppression to Jerry Wattman, manager of this apple orchard near West Parker Heights, Washington. |
| 1323010 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Golden Delicious apples are the second most popular apple in the United States after Red Delicious. |
| 1304009 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
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| 1224228 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Hardy Cumberland. |
| 1223166 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
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| 1224229 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Early Thompson. |
| 1223167 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
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| 1224227 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Hardy Cumberland. |
| 1304015 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
Peach Water tank |
| 1304024 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
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| 1322003 |
nectarine |
Prunus persica var. nucipersica |
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| 1318047 |
strawberry |
Fragaria x ananassa |
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| 1320057 |
strawberry |
Fragaria x ananassa |
Sweet, juicy strawberries not only taste good, they're also full of nutrition. Low in calories and carbohydrates, the raw fruit is a good source of fiber potassium, iron, and vitamin C. |
| 1322075 |
apple |
Malus domestica |
Apples are an all-American success story-each of us eats more than 19 pounds of them annually. Thanks to fruit-breeding research, we're able to enjoy more productive, healthy, and flavorful new varieties every year. And we're collecting and preserving the world's bounty of apple genestock, so that the apples of tomorrow may be even sweeter crunchier, and better than ever.
Think about the quality of the apples you buy at the supermarket: They may have been stored for as long as 9 months but you can bet they'll remain crisp, thanks to controlled-atmosphere-storage methods devised by ARS. Never before have growers had a better chance against pests and diseases in the apple orchard, thanks to new, nonchemical biocontrols. ARS scientists have toiled to harness naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria and turn them against apples' enemies.
We've even worked on bashless bagging-packaging systems that are used by wholesalers to bring you apples without bruises. |
| 1304028 |
peach |
Prunus persica |
petal fall |
