Why Dry Matter Matters

摘要

APPLES HAVE LONG BEEN known for their bright, bold, and beautiful appearance. Sometimes, though, consumers found these beautiful "typey" apples, such as Red Delicious, lacked in flavor and their preference shifted from looks alone to flavor and crunch. The adage "what's inside matters most" could not be truer. Research is being conducted to help breeders and growers build the perfect apple by understanding its internal chemistry, specifically the dry matter content.