An apple is a widely cultivated, edible fruit originating in Central Asia. Grown for millennia in Eurasia, it was introduced to North America by European colonists. Its wild ancestor is Malus sieversii. Apples hold cultural significance in various mythologies and religions.
In 1922, the phrasing "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" was first recorded, evolving from earlier versions of the proverb traced back to 19th-century Wales.
In 1991, the 'Honeycrisp' apple was released by the University of Minnesota and became famous for its crispness and juiciness.
In 1994, Washington State University started an apple breeding program to support their home state's apple industry.
In 2008, the 'SweeTango', a cross between the 'Honeycrisp' and the 'Zestar' apples, was introduced by the University of Minnesota.
In 2010, the apple fruit's genome was sequenced as part of research on disease control and selective breeding in apple production.
In 2010, the first whole genome sequence of an apple was completed and made available, based on the diploid cultivar 'Golden Delicious'.
In 2014, the earlier proposal to make M. domestica a conserved name was voted down by the Committee for Vascular Plants of the IAPT.
In 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration determined that Arctic apples are as safe and nutritious as conventional apples.
In April 2017, the Committee decided, with a narrow majority, that the newly popular name, M. domestica, should be conserved.
In June 2017, the General Committee of the IAPT decided to approve the change, officially conserving M. domestica.
In 2017, the 'Cosmic Crisp', a hybrid of the 'Honeycrisp' and 'Enterprise' apples, was released by Washington State University.
In 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency determined that Arctic apples are as safe and nutritious as conventional apples.
In 2019, Arctic apples, a non-browning group of apples, were introduced to the United States market.
In 2023, millions of tonnes of apples were produced globally.
In 2023, world production of apples reached 97 million tonnes, with China producing 51% of the total.
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