Scientists Develop Rot-Proof Apple that Stays Fresh for 4 Months : TreeHugger

 I saw this story and began pondering the idea of scientists turning fresh apples into "cheez whiz". It is called the RS103-130 apple and is supposed to make storage easier and is resistant to disease.

There are 2,500 apple varieties grown in the US; 7,500 varieties grown world-wide.  Let's hope in a few years they don't all become a memory and a number!
Scientists Develop Rot-Proof Apple that Stays Fresh for 4 Months : TreeHugger