Calibrachoa Duevolgo Compact Habit Large Yellow Flower Traits
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new compact Calibrachoa plants with large, attractive flowers that exhibit stable and reproducible traits across various environmental conditions and cultural practices.
Innovation Solution
A new Calibrachoa cultivar, 'Duevolgo', was developed through planned breeding, characterized by a compact, semi-upright and spreading plant habit, freely branching, early and continuous flowering, and large bright yellow flowers with dark orange-red centers and venation, achieved through cross-pollination of proprietary selections and stabilized via vegetative terminal cuttings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional breeding methods are used to develop new Calibrachoa varieties, then genetic diversity is increased, but trait stability and reproducibility across generations are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing multiple generations of selective breeding and rigorous phenotype evaluation before finalizing the cultivar. The breeder conducted controlled cross-pollinations, grew multiple generations in different environments, and selected plants that consistently exhibited the desired traits of compactness and large flowers, ensuring trait stability before releasing the cultivar.
2Volume of moving object
If selection for compact plant size is intensified, then plant compactness is improved, but flower size may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making selective improvements in specific regions of the plant. The breeder focused selection on maintaining compact overall plant architecture while specifically selecting for enlarged flower size. This resulted in a cultivar where the plant body remains compact but the flowers are significantly larger than typical compact varieties, achieving both desired traits simultaneously.
3Loss of time
If early flowering is selected for, then time to market is reduced, but overall flowering duration may be shortened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies continuity of useful action by selecting for plants that not only flower early but also maintain continuous flowering throughout the season. The breeder evaluated candidates for both early initiation of flowering and sustained flowering performance, resulting in a cultivar that begins flowering early and continues producing blooms consistently through the growing season.
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AI summary
A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Duevolgo’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and outwardly spreading to trailing and decumbent plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large bright yellow-colored flowers with dark orange red-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.