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Hot Research Topics 2015 Hot Topics Home2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |20112010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006  Crop Diversity Agricultural Research Agricultural Research Service Information Staff's Image Gallery - a complimentary source of high quality digital photographs   Crop Diversity A new pear cultivar called **ARS and Collaborators Produce a Gem of a Pear** A new pear cultivar called "Gem" has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Oregon State University, Michigan State University, and Clemson University.  Agricultural Research Service horticulturist Richard Bell at the ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, and his colleagues consider Gem to be ideal for the fresh market, combining high yields with excellent appearance, fruit quality, and storage potential.  "This cultivar ripens a week to 10 days after Bartlett and before Bosc and Anjou," says Bell. "Gem has a sweet flavor and can have a nice red blush to the skin." When comparing Gem to Bartlett-a popular pear variety-sensory panelists rated it similar in appearance, flavor, and purchase intent. **Agricultural Research magazine, January 2015 Complete Article**


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