High
in our mountain gorges grows the Malus
sieversii – the ancient ancestor of every apple on
Earth. This «jewel of the wild» is a
resilient natural treasure and the key to the future of global food security.
This
episode of «Green
Frontier» takes
you to the heart of the Zhetysu region to uncover the story of the world’s
first apple and the people fighting to protect its legacy.
In
this episode, we explore:
·
The Global Foundation: How science proved that our wild
forests are the genetic source of all modern apple varieties.
·
A Natural Wonder: The breathtaking beauty of the apple
bloom, attracting visitors and artists from across the globe.
·
Ecosystem Balance: The vital, symbiotic relationship
between wild apple trees and the bees that sustain them.
·
Genetic Resilience: Why this wild species is critical for
protecting modern orchards from devastating diseases.
·
The Mission: The scientists and local guardians
carrying on the legacy of pioneers like Aymak Dzhangaliev to save this species
from extinction.
Join
us on «Green
Frontier» as we
rediscover the wild heart of Kazakhstan and protect a heritage that belongs to
the world.
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