The humble apple is one of the most affordable, widely grown and popular fruits in our diet. But have you ever wondered how this fruit travelled across continents and eventually landed on your table?
For years, the apples' story was shrouded in mystery. Thanks to genetic research, we now know that two wild apple species, Malus sieversii from Central Asia and Malus sylvestris from Europe, played key roles in the transformation of the apples.
