University of Maryland scientists work on heat resistant apples
University of Maryland scientists have developed red and yellow varieties of apples that are heat resistant, which will become increasingly important as the planet continues to warm. Professor Emeritus Chris Walsh, who helped to develop the apples: “These apples were bred for direct-to-consumer sales. They’re not meant for the big chain stores to be shipped and stored for months.”

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