Points North: How ‘Bout Them Apples?
On a remote island in Lake Michigan, old apple trees may possess rare, never-before-discovered genes, potentially joining the U.S. apple stockpile to combat future threats.
Luke Marion is searching for apple trees on Beaver Island, 32 miles off mainland Michigan. He collects cuttings from the trees, storing them in a cooler to remain dormant.
This effort is part of the Points North podcast, a biweekly series about the Great Lakes, shared with permission from Interlochen Public Radio.
Points North is a biweekly podcast about the land, water and inhabitants of the Great Lakes.
Austin Rowlader from Interlochen Public Radio reports on this story.
Author's summary: Rare apple trees discovered on Lake Michigan island.