What kind of fruit did Luther Burbank develop?
"July Elberta" peach
"November Cherry"
"August Apple"
"September Strawberry"
Answer
Luther Burbank is famous for his work with plant hybridization, and developed the "July Elberta" peach. This peach is a cross between the "Elberta" and "Cresthaven" varieties, and was named after Burbank's daughter, Elberta. The "July Elberta" is a large, juicy peach with a sweet flavor, and is one of the most popular varieties of peach grown in the United States.
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