华盛顿州立大学在2029年推出新的苹果品种“Sunflare”, Washington State University unveils new apple variety "Sunflare," set for store shelves by 2029.

华盛顿州立大学将它的新苹果品种命名为“Sunflare”。 Washington State University has named its new apple variety "Sunflare," a cross between Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink apples. 该名称是从超过15,000份公开呈件中选出的。 The name was selected from over 15,000 public submissions. 以明亮的粉色和黄色皮肤以及甜塔口味闻名的太阳花苹果,预计到2029年将可在商店买到。 Sunflare apples, known for their bright pink and yellow skin and sweet-tart flavor, are expected to be available in stores by 2029. 苹果育种过程始于1998年,WSU计划专门在华盛顿州果园种植这种品种。 The apple breeding process began in 1998, and WSU plans to exclusively grow the variety in Washington state orchards.