The "Wickson" plum was named after whom?
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Edward J. Wickson
John Wickson
Burbank Wickson
Answer
Edward J. Wickson was an American plant breeder who worked at the University of California, Berkeley. He was the first person to grow and market the Wickson plum, which is a large, purple plum with a sweet flavor. The plum was named after Wickson in honor of his work in developing the variety.
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