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The document discusses apples, including their origin in Central Asia, top producing countries, and physical characteristics. It provides statistics on worldwide apple production in 2005 and lists the top seven producing countries. It also describes the physical appearance of apple trees and fruit.

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All About Apples

The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the
rose family (Rosaceae) and is a perennial. It is one of the most widely cultivated tree
fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are
used by humans.

The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor is still found today. There
are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Cultivars
vary in their yield and the ultimate size of the tree, even when grown on the same rootstock.

At least 55 million tons of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, Country Tons of Apples
with a value of about $10 billion. China produced about 35% of Chile 1,390,000
this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with China 27,507,000
more than 7.5% of world production. Iran is third, followed by France 1,800,000
Turkey, Russia, Italy and India. India 2,001,400

The apple forms a tree that is small and deciduous, reaching 3 to


Country Tons of Apples
12 meters (9.8 to 39 ft) tall, with a broad, often densely twiggy
Iran 2,660,000 crown. The leaves are alternately arranged simple ovals 5 to 12 cm
Italy 2,072,500 long and 3–6 centimeters (1.2–2.4 in) broad on a 2 to 5 centimeters
Russia 2,211,000 (0.79 to 2.0 in) petiole with an acute tip, serrated margin and a
Turkey 2,266,437 slightly downy underside. Blossoms are produced in spring
USA 4,237,730 simultaneously with the budding of the leaves. The flowers are
white with a pink tinge that gradually fades, five petaled, and 2.5 to
3.5 centimeters (0.98 to 1.4 in) in diameter. The fruit matures in autumn, and is typically 5 to 9
centimeters (2.0 to 3.5 in) diameter. The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” addressing
the health effects of the fruit, dates from 19th century Wales.

Fruits Percent Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5


Apple 32% 500 535 565 600 662
Guava 6% 800 812 824 836 849
Banana 40% 10 11 13 13 14
Coconut 17% 6 6 7 7 7
Orange 45% 20 23 25 27 29
Mango 22% 200 210 221 232 244

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