Begonia Boriasko Dark Cultivar Mutation for Flower Longevity

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a distinct cultivar of Begonia×hiemalis that exhibits unique characteristics such as upright and mounded growth habit, freely branching, double light red flowers, and excellent post-production longevity, which are not met by existing cultivars like Boriasko and Barkos.

Innovation Solution

The cultivar 'Boriasko Dark' is a naturally occurring mutation of Begonia×hiemalis, characterized by its compact, upright growth habit, freely branching nature, and double light red flowers, which are stable and reproduce true to type through asexual reproduction by cuttings, distinguishing it from its parent and other cultivars.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing Begonia cultivars (Boriasko, Barkos) are used, then they have established growth habits and flowering, but they lack unique distinguishing characteristics and do not meet the need for distinct cultivar features

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveunique cultivar characteristicsVSAvoidstability of features

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by selecting a naturally occurring mutation with altered flower color (light red versus dark red) and stable unique characteristics. This mutation represents a change in genetic parameters that distinguishes the new cultivar while maintaining stable inheritance through asexual reproduction, resolving the contradiction between uniqueness and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the new cultivar Boriasko Dark is selected for unique light red flowers and upright habit, then it provides distinct appearance, but it requires stable reproduction to maintain these unique features

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistinct appearanceVSAvoidgenetic stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes asexual reproduction by cuttings to propagate the cultivar. This method creates new plants that are genetically identical copies, ensuring the unique characteristics (light red double flowers, upright mounded habit) are stable and reproduce true to type. The cutting propagation method provides reliable genetic stability while maintaining the distinct appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Duration of action of moving object

If the cultivar is selected for excellent postproduction longevity, then flowers last two to three weeks, but this requires maintaining vibrancy under varying environmental conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflower longevityVSAvoidenvironmental tolerance

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent describes a cultivar that inverts the typical trade-off between longevity and adaptability. Rather than requiring controlled environmental conditions to achieve long flower life, Boriasko Dark maintains excellent postproduction longevity (two to three weeks) while demonstrating tolerance to a wide temperature range (10° C. to 35° C.). The cultivar's unique genetic composition allows it to achieve both extended flower duration and broad environmental adaptability simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Data Source

PatentUSPP20131P2Begonia plant named `Boriasko Dark`

Publication Date: 2009.06.30 KOPPE ROYALTY

AI summary

A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Boriasko Dark’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; double flowers that are light red in color and held above and beyond the foliage; and excellent postproduction longevity.