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Apples are big business in Australia, with growers on a quest to find the perfect one

The Kissabel has been 10 years in the making, a cross between crabapple and a traditional eating apple. (Supplied: Montague )

Ever since orchardist Maria Ann Smith developed the now famous Granny Smith by chance in the 1800s, Australian growers have been on a quest to cultivate the perfect apple.

Valued at more than half a billion dollars annually, Australia's apple industry is big business.

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