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James Luby, Professor
B.S. Crop Science, Purdue University
Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Minnesota
Supervised University of Minnesota fruit breeding programs at the University of Minnesota's Horticultural Research Center. Involved in introduction of 21 fruit cultivars. Teaches courses in fruit production, viticulture and plant breeding.
David Bedford, Research Pomologist
B.S. Biology, Wheaton College
M.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University
Manages apple and tree fruit breeding and evaluation programs at the University of Minnesota's Horticultural Research Center. Involved in introduction of Honeycrisp, Zestar!® and SnowSweet® apples.
SnowSweet® (Wildung cultivar), Zestar!® (Minnewashta cultivar) and SweeTango® (Minneiska cultivar) are registered trademarks of the University of Minnesota.