Zaiger's Genetics facts for kids
Zaiger's Genetics is an American company that breeds fruit trees. They are in Modesto, California. They have created fruits such as the Aprium (apricot and plum), the Nectarcot (nectarine and apricot), Peacotum (peach, apricot and plum) and the pluot (plum and apricot).
They are dedicated to improving fruit worldwide.
In 2009 Floyd Zaiger was named one of the "top ten most creative people in food" by Fast Company.
Zaiger's Genetics gives fruit tours to commercial growers every Wednesday. An article in Western Fruit Grower titled "Wednesdays With Floyd" described a typical Wednesday with the Zaiger family.
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