An apple is a widely cultivated, round, edible fruit from the apple tree (Malus domestica), originating in Central Asia. Grown for millennia in Eurasia, it was later introduced to North America. The apple also holds cultural importance in various mythologies and religions.
In 1922, the phrasing now commonly used "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" was first recorded.
In 1991, the University of Minnesota released the 'Honeycrisp' apple, which became famous for its crispness and juiciness.
In 1994, Washington State University started a program to support their home state's apple industry.
In 2008, the University of Minnesota introduced the 'SweeTango', a cross between the 'Honeycrisp' and the 'Zestar'.
In 2010, the apple fruit's genome was sequenced as part of research focused on disease control and selective breeding within apple production.
In 2010, the first whole genome sequence of the apple was completed, based on the diploid cultivar 'Golden Delicious'.
In 2014, the Committee for Vascular Plants of the IAPT voted down an earlier proposal to make 'M. domestica' a conserved name for the apple species.
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, Washington State University released the 'Cosmic Crisp', a cross between the 'Honeycrisp' and the 'Enterprise'.
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 worldwide.
In 2023, world production of apples reached 97 million tonnes, with China being the leading producer.
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