Points North: How ‘Bout Them Apples?
On a remote island in Lake Michigan, old apple trees may hold rare, never-before-discovered genes, potentially joining the U.S. apple stockpile to combat future threats.
By Austin Rowlader, Interlochen Public Radio, Points North is a biweekly podcast about the Great Lakes' land, water, and inhabitants.
The Search for Rare Apple Trees
Luke Marion is searching for apple trees on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. On a sunny, cold March day with snow on the ground, Marion finds a tree and takes out pruners to cut last year's growth from the branches.
- He puts the cuttings in a carefully marked bag.
- The cuttings are stored in a cooler to stay dormant.
- The island is 32 miles off mainland Michigan.
These particular apple trees could be very rare.
Author's summary: Rare apple trees found on Beaver Island.
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