Cornell AgriTech’s apple breeding program has released three new varieties. In a Sept. 2 news release, Susan Brown, professor and apple breeder, and Kevin Maloney, research specialist, announced the release of Cordera (NY 56), Pink Luster (NY 73) and Firecracker (NY 109). The new varieties will be open to all U.S. growers, not just those in New York. Spanish for “lamb,” Cordera was named after Robert Lamb, a longtime apple breeder at Cornell University. The new variety retains its flavor and texture and is resistant to apple scab, a fungal disease that reduces fruit yield and quality. In addition to […]