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Title: The Innovations of Gerard W Krewer
Introduction
Gerard W Krewer is a notable inventor based in Tifton, Georgia, recognized for his contributions to horticulture, particularly in the development of new varieties of peach and nectarine trees. With a total of four patents to his name, Krewer has made significant advancements in fruit tree cultivation.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is the peach tree named 'Gulfcrimson'. This new and distinct variety of nectarine tree has a winter chilling requirement estimated at 400 chill units. The tree is medium-sized, moderately vigorous, and exhibits a semi-spreading growth habit. It produces non-showy, pink flowers and leaves with reniform glands. The 'Gulfcrimson' trees are self-fertile and consistently yield heavy annual crops of early-season fruit that are large for their ripening season. The fruit is uniformly firm and yellow with non-melting flesh, nearly round in shape, and has an attractive 80 to 100% red skin. Typically, the fruit of 'Gulfcrimson' ripens alongside the 'June Gold' peach in the last half of May at Attapulgus, Georgia.
Another significant patent is the peach tree named 'Gulfcrest'. This variety has a moderate winter chilling requirement of approximately 525 chill units. The 'Gulfcrest' tree is large, highly vigorous, and has a semi-spreading growth habit. It features showy pink flowers and reniform leaf glands. The trees bear self-fertile flowers and regularly produce heavy annual crops that are large for the moderately early ripening season. The fruit at harvest has yellow, clingstone, non-melting flesh, and is uniformly firm with an attractive, substantially symmetrical shape. The skin typically displays 90 to 95% red coloration with moderately fine red stripes from tip to shoulder. The fruit ripens 4 to 5 days after 'Flordacrest' in early May at Attapulgus, Georgia.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Krewer has worked with notable organizations such as Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. and the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture. His work has significantly impacted the agricultural sector, particularly in fruit tree development.
Collaborations
Krewer has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Thomas G Beckman and
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