Calibrachoa KLECA16006 Star Patterned Flower Coloration
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a new variety of Calibrachoa with distinct and consistent pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats, as existing varieties lack this specific combination and propagation characteristics.
Innovation Solution
The development of the Calibrachoa variety 'KLECA16006' through a controlled cross between proprietary varieties 'CA-2013-0480' and 'CA-2013-0238', which exhibits pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats and a mounding, upright plant habit, achieved through vegetative propagation using tip cuttings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing Calibrachoa varieties are used, then they have established propagation characteristics, but they lack the specific pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by creating a new variety with specific color parameters (pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats) that differ from existing varieties. The controlled cross between proprietary varieties 'CA-2013-0480' and 'CA-2013-0238' was designed to achieve this specific color pattern combination, thereby resolving the contradiction between floral pattern consistency and flower color variety.
2Manufacturing precision
If a new floral pattern is developed through controlled cross, then unique pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats are achieved, but breeding complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by conducting the controlled cross between specifically selected parent varieties 'CA-2013-0480' and 'CA-2013-0238' to pre-establish the desired pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats. This preliminary breeding action created a stable genetic foundation that subsequently reproduced true to type through vegetative propagation, thereby reducing the complexity of achieving consistent floral patterns in later generations.
3Reliability
If vegetative propagation is used, then true to type reproduction is achieved, but propagation time is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by using tip cuttings for vegetative propagation, which are self-sufficient for producing rooted plants. The cutting method allows the plant material to propagate itself without requiring complex intervention, achieving both genetic consistency (true to type reproduction) and reasonable propagation efficiency. The 3-week rooting time represents an optimized balance between reliability and time investment.
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AI summary
A new Calibrachoa plant particularly distinguished by pink and white star patterned flowers with yellow throats and a mounding, upright plant habit, is disclosed.