Jorge Gonzales

Title: Innovations in Pineapple Cultivation by Jorge Gonzales

Introduction

Jorge Gonzales is an accomplished inventor based in San José, Costa Rica. He has made significant contributions to the field of agricultural innovation, particularly in pineapple cultivation. With a total of 2 patents, Gonzales has developed new pineapple varieties that enhance both quality and yield.

Latest Patents

Gonzales's latest patents include two distinct pineapple varieties. The first is a pineapple plant named 'Dole-14'. This new variety of the Bromeliaceae family was developed from a cross made by Dole between the commercial variety 'MG-03' and 'P-1972', a patented clone. 'Dole-14' is characterized by higher carotenoid content, medium acidity, low fiber content, improved aroma, distinct fruit flavor, and flesh colors. The fruit has a conical to cylinder shape with a long conical crown. It also exhibits high tolerance to NDF and less susceptibility to shell cracking. The plant features long spineless leaves that are pale to grayish green. When unripe, the fruit shell is pale green, turning to a uniform yellow color when ripe, with the flesh developing a deep golden color at maturity.

The second patent is for a pineapple plant named 'P-1972'. This variety was developed from a cross between the parental lines 64-337 (C12Q2SG1P1) and 59-443 (C9P3SG2R2). 'P-1972' differs from its progenitors by having higher carotene content, improved aroma, distinct fruit and flesh colors, and a very symmetrical, oval fruit shape. It shows low incidence of fruitlet core rot and marbling. The plant is characterized by long spineless leaves with piping, pale to grayish green in color, and veins protruding from the leaf surface. The fruit is uniform, cylindrical, and symmetrical with a smooth and thin shell. When unripe, the fruit shell is pale green, turning to a uniform yellow color when ripe, with flesh color ranging from orange-yellow to yellow.

Career Highlights

Gonzales is currently employed at Dole Food Company, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of pineapple cultivation. His work has significantly impacted the agricultural sector, particularly in enhancing the quality of pineapple varieties.

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