Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016
Title: Innovations in Pear Cultivation: The Contributions of Stefano Musacchi
Introduction
Stefano Musacchi is a notable inventor based in Wenatchee, WA (US), recognized for his significant contributions to the field of horticulture, particularly in pear tree cultivation. With a total of four patents to his name, Musacchi has developed new and distinct pear tree varieties that enhance fruit quality and yield.
Latest Patents
Among his latest innovations are two remarkable pear tree varieties: 'PE4UNIBO' and 'PE2UNIBO'. The 'PE4UNIBO' variety is characterized by medium vigorous trees with a semi-upright habit. This variety bears fruit primarily on one-year-old shoots and subsequently on two to three-year-old branches, similar to the well-known 'Bartlett' variety. It features a medium late ripening period, approximately 15 days after 'Bartlett', and produces large fruits weighing around 300 grams. The fruit has a pyriform-elongated shape, a yellow-green skin with a red over-color on 70-80% of its surface, and offers tender, juicy white flesh with an excellent flavor and sweet taste. Additionally, it has a long storage capacity in cold rooms, lasting up to six months.
The 'PE2UNIBO' variety, on the other hand, showcases medium vigorous trees with a semi-upright growing habit. This variety typically