Apple 3D model

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This is a 3D model of an apple. An apple is a delicious fruit produced by an apple tree (Malus domestica). Apple trees are cultivated all around the world and are the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, can still be found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe and were brought to North America by European settlers. Apples hold significant meaning in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian tradition. Apple trees are large if grown from a seed. Generally, apple varieties are propagated by grafting onto rootstocks, which control the size of the resulting tree. There are more than 7,500 known varieties of apples, resulting in a wide range of desired characteristics. Different varieties are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, eating raw and cider production. Trees and fruit are susceptible to numerous fungal, bacterial and pest problems, which can be controlled by many organic and non-organic methods. In 2010, the fruit's genome was sequenced as part of research on disease control and selective breeding in apple production. Worldwide production of apples in 2018 was 86 million tons, with China accounting for nearly half of the total.