Kazakhstan Expands Efforts to Revive Iconic Aport Apple

Kazakhstan has initiated a new phase in its campaign to restore the aport apple, a variety historically celebrated for its size and flavor but currently facing the threat of extinction. The project involves the expansion of orchards and scientific research aimed at preserving the genetic heritage of the fruit within the region.

Once globally renowned, the aport apple has seen a significant decline in recent decades. This effort represents a formal attempt by the nation to revitalize the cultivation of the iconic variety and protect it from disappearing entirely.