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Dr. Awais Khan: Breeding the Next Amazing Apple

Dr. Awais Khan: Breeding the Next Amazing Apple

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta


Dr. Awais Khan: Breeding the Next Amazing Apple

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Apples are a beloved fruit, with over 8000 varieties available worldwide. The apples in the grocery store represent just a tiny section of apple genetic potential, a few flavors that ship well and can be stored for a long period of time.  But today in the genomics era new tools seek to speed the breeding of apples to create new varieties, flavors, and disease resistance packages.  The goal is to help farmers and consumers produce the next generation of superior apple varieties.  With Dr. Awais Khan, apple breeder from Cornell University. 
Released:
Apr 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.