Anthurium Plant Anthrdudka Compact Habit Bright Red Spathes
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a new variety of Anthurium andreanum with bright red spathes and a compact plant habit suitable for small pot sizes, which existing varieties do not adequately meet in terms of color and growth characteristics.
Innovation Solution
A new Anthurium variety, 'ANTHDUDKA', was developed through cross-pollination between 'ANTHOLODOJ' and '10520-03', characterized by shiny, bright red spathes, white spadix with a yellow tip, green cordate leaves, and minimal pollen production, achieved through asexual reproduction by tissue culture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If existing Anthurium varieties are used, then they have certain growth characteristics, but they do not provide bright red spathes with compact habit suitable for small pots
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selectively breeding for specific traits including compact plant habit, bright red spathe color, and reduced size parameters to fit small pot diameters (9-12 cm). The variety 'ANTHDUDKA' exhibits these modified parameters compared to existing varieties, achieving the desired compact form while maintaining ornamental quality.
2Reliability
If traditional breeding methods are used, then variety development takes time, but the objective of creating bright red spathes with compact habit for small pots is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs self-service through asexual reproduction by tissue culture, where the selected plant propagates itself clonally to produce identical copies with the desired traits. This method ensures reliable retention of distinctive characteristics while significantly accelerating the breeding process compared to traditional seed propagation, as the plant essentially reproduces itself without requiring repeated cross-pollination cycles.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cross-pollination is performed to create new varieties, then genetic diversity is achieved, but pollen production is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the extraction principle by removing the pollen production function from the variety. The selected plant 'ANTHDUDKA' exhibits minimal pollen production as a deliberate trait, effectively extracting or eliminating this function while retaining other desirable characteristics such as bright red spathes and compact habit. This is achieved through selective breeding that specifically targets reduced pollen production.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The new variety retains its distinctive characteristics and is suitable for small pot sizes, offering a unique combination of bright red spathes and compact growth habit, enhancing ornamental value and horticultural appeal.
Implementation Method 1
A single plant was selected in November 2008 and has been asexually reproduced repeatedly by tissue culture in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands over a seven-year period.
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AI summary
A new and distinct Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHDUDKA’ particularly distinguished by having shiny, bright red, cordate and very durable spathes that retain the original color for a very long period of time, dark green and long cordate, durable leaves, white spadix with yellow tip, early and rich flowering continuously throughout the year and a plant height of 26.0 cm to 28.0 cm, is disclosed.