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Research Project: Development of Improved Apple Rootstocks with Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

Location: Plant Genetic Resources Unit (PGRU)

Title: Honeycrisp the challenge of the apple crunch revolution

Author
item AL SHOFFE, YOSEF - Cornell University
item ROBINSON, TERENCE - Cornell University
item Fazio, Gennaro
item FOLLETT, EMILY - Cornell University
item CLARK, MATTHEW - University Of Minnesota
item LUBY, JIM - University Of Minnesota
item BEDFORD, DAVID - University Of Minnesota
item KALCSITS, LEE - Washington State University
item PECK, GREGORY - Cornell University

Submitted to: Fruit Research
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/2/2025
Publication Date: 11/1/2025
Citation: Al Shoffe, Y., Robinson, T., Fazio, G., Follett, E., Clark, M., Luby, J., Bedford, D., Kalcsits, L., Peck, G. 2025. Honeycrisp the challenge of the apple crunch revolution. Fruit Research. 5. https://doi.org/10.48130/frures-0025-0030.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.48130/frures-0025-0030

Interpretive Summary: ‘Honeycrisp’ is one of the most widely planted apple variety planted in the U.S.. Its success is largely due to the fact that apples from this cultivar are a crunchy, sweet and feature unique texture and flavor. This cultivar is considered revolutionary in the world of crunchy apples due to its high value and strong consumer preference. Many new cultivars have recently been developed using ‘Honeycrisp’ as a parent. However, growing, producing, storing, and marketing ‘Honeycrisp’ apples present significant challenges. A holistic approach to ‘Honeycrisp’ production will be discussed, covering aspects such as soil health, rootstocks, orchard management, environmental factors, physiological disorder development, storage protocols, and marketing strategies for sustainable production.

Technical Abstract: ‘Honeycrisp’ apples are a crunchy cultivar known for their unique texture and flavor. This cultivar is considered revolutionary in the world of crunchy apples due to its high value and strong consumer preference. Many new cultivars have recently been developed using ‘Honeycrisp’ as a parent. However, growing, producing, storing, and marketing ‘Honeycrisp’ apples present significant challenges. A holistic approach to ‘Honeycrisp’ production will be discussed, covering aspects such as soil health, rootstocks, orchard management, environmental factors, physiological disorder development, storage protocols, and marketing strategies for sustainable production.