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flag Italian agronomist revives climate-resilient heirloom fruits using historical records and EU funds.

flag Italian agronomist Isabella Dalla Ragione, 68, is reviving hundreds of forgotten fruit varieties across central Italy using historical records, art, and oral histories. flag Her foundation, Archeologia Arborea, has preserved around 150 heirloom apples, pears, cherries, and more, many of which show greater resilience to climate change than modern crops. flag With EU funding, she recreates historical gardens to sustain these varieties, stressing that preserving genetic diversity is critical for future food security. flag Experts agree the effort is urgent as traditional farming knowledge fades and climate pressures grow.

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