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  • November 2015 Issue
  • Story by Good Fruit Grower
  • Scientists join ARS Hall of Fame

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Dr. Ralph Scorza, research horticulturist and lead scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory in Kearneysville, West Virginia, is one of four scientists named to the Agricultural Research Service’s Science Hall of Fame. Scorza has done pioneering work to genetically enhance tree fruit structure and develop new stone fruit varieties. He has released 12 varieties of peach, nectarine, and plum, including some with disease resistance and improved flavor. He and his colleagues […]

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