Apple blossoms (IMAGE)

Penn State

Apple blossoms

Caption

Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making them more susceptible to the damaging effects of extreme cold events. 

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Penn State

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