About the Project
Mapping the genetic heritage of the world's most beloved fruit.
Our Mission
The Apple Genealogy Project is dedicated to preserving and visualizing the complex genetic history of apple cultivars. From ancient chance seedlings to modern bred varieties, every apple has a story. Our goal is to make this rich botanical history accessible and engaging for pomologists, farmers, and apple enthusiasts alike.
The Data
Our database tracks the parentage, origin, and key characteristics of various apple varieties. By mapping these relationships, we can generate interactive network graphs that reveal how different lineages have influenced the apples we eat today. For example, you can visually trace how the classic 'Golden Delicious' has parented numerous modern favorites like 'Gala' and 'Pink Lady'.
Open Source
This project is built with modern web technologies including React, D3.js for data visualization, and Tailwind CSS for styling. It serves as both an educational tool and a demonstration of interactive data visualization techniques.
Free Use License
We believe that knowledge about our agricultural heritage should be freely accessible to everyone. All data, text, and visualizations on this site are provided under a free use license. You are welcome to use, copy, modify, and distribute this information for any purpose—commercial or non-commercial—without any requirement to provide attribution or link back to this source.