Scientists develop rot-proof apple that stays fresh for 4 months

Rotten to the core no more: A new breed of apple is designed to stay fresh for two weeks. (Photo via NYDailyNews.com)

Scientists in Australia have developed a new variety of apple which they claim can stay fresh for months. The apple, which is named RS103-130, stays ''crispy'' for up to 14 days if kept in a fruit bowl, and if stored in a fridge it can remain edible for four months.

The apple is not genetically modified but by incorporating conventionally a gene from a black spot resistant Asiatic apple variety Malus floribunda, scientists have been able to maintain the fruit’s longevity.

Read the whole story: The Independent