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Lost Apple Tree Rewrites American History | Science News
A lost apple tree on Verona Island in Maine has been uncovered as a hidden ancestor to hundreds of modern American apples, rewriting the fruit’s genetic history. Genetic testing revealed it matches a long-missing lineage — a French variety called Drap d’Or de Bretagne — once cultivated by early colonists and now critical for breeding disease-resistant, climate-hardy apples. Scientists have found two more genetically identical trees, confirming its widespread legacy. This discovery underscores the urgent need to preserve ancient varieties as climate threats loom — each forgotten tree may hold…
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