Angelonia Adebic Cultivar Compact Habit Bi-colored Flowers
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new compact and freely-flowering Angelonia cultivars that offer distinct characteristics such as upright and compact plant habit, freely branching and flowering, and large bi-colored flowers, which are not currently met by existing Angelonia varieties.
Innovation Solution
The development of the Angelonia hybrida cultivar 'Adebic' through planned breeding, which combines traits like compact size, dense inflorescences, and violet and white bi-colored flowers, achieved through cross-pollination and stable reproduction via cuttings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional Angelonia cultivars are used, then they have larger plant size, but they lack compactness and dense inflorescences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting and breeding plants with modified growth parameters to achieve compact habit and shorter internodes while maintaining healthy plant size. The cultivar 'Adebic' exhibits reduced plant height and internode length compared to parent selections, creating a compact form suitable for container cultivation and dense planting arrangements.
2Quantity of substance
If traditional Angelonia cultivars are used, then they have fewer flowers, but they lack freely-flowering habit and dense inflorescences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action through selective breeding and pinching practices that prepare the plant structure in advance to promote abundant flowering. The cultivar 'Adebic' is bred with inherent traits for continuous flowering and dense inflorescences, and pinching is performed beforehand to stimulate lateral branching and increase flower production throughout the growing season.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional Angelonia cultivars are used, then they have uniform flower colors, but they lack bi-colored flower patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by introducing bi-colored flower patterns where different parts of the same flower exhibit distinct colors. The cultivar 'Adebic' features flowers with violet upper petals and white lower petals, creating a two-toned effect that enhances visual appeal while maintaining color stability through true-to-type reproduction in successive generations.
4Length of stationary object
If traditional Angelonia cultivars are used, then they have longer internodes, but they lack compact plant habit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting plants with reduced internode length to create a compact plant habit. The cultivar 'Adebic' exhibits significantly shorter internodes compared to parent selections, resulting in a denser, more compact form that is ideal for container cultivation and creates a fuller appearance in the landscape.
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AI summary
A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Adebic’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large violet and white bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.