"University of Maryland pioneers heat-resistant apples to combat climate change and labor shortages"
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Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed two genetically designed apple varieties, MD-TAP1 and MD-TAP2, that are better adapted to grow in warmer climates. The apples are part of the Tree Architecture Program, aimed at addressing the challenges faced by apple growers due to climate change. The university is now seeking to license the varieties to a nursery, which will produce trees for farmers to grow.
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