Fungal pathogens represent a persistent threat to global apple production, exploiting the delicate balance between host susceptibility, environmental conditions and orchard management. Key agents such ...

Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are ...

A new study has revealed how excessive nitrogen disrupts calcium availability in apple leaves, shedding light on a key factor behind calcium deficiency disorders in apple trees. Researchers found that ...

When you're snacking on apples, you expect them to fragment with a loud crunch, the flavors to explode in your mouth, and for the delectable juices to run down your chin. If your local supermarket's ...

It’s apple season – and there aren’t many places better to celebrate than Michigan. Only Washington and New York produce more apples in the U.S. than Michigan, as apple experts say Michigan’s climate ...

While Georgia’s climate and humidity can be a challenge for growing wine grapes, those conditions are ideal for apples, and several Georgia orchards have increased their offerings by making and ...

This past Monday marked the transition from summer to fall, which means Halloween, Thanksgiving, crisp leaves, hayrides, pumpkins and most importantly: apples! The 37th Annual Downtown Ithaca Apple ...