Clematis 'Beautiful Bride' Breeding for Large Star-Shaped Flowers
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a new clematis variety that exhibits distinct and desirable horticultural characteristics such as large, white, star-shaped flowers with long, pointed tepals, which are not currently available in existing varieties.
Innovation Solution
The development of the 'Beautiful Bride' clematis variety, which is the result of open pollination between 'Mrs. Cholmondeley' and unknown clematis pollen parents, and is characterized by its stable reproduction through asexual propagation via softwood cuttings, producing large white flowers with a star-shaped and long-pointed tepal structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If open pollination is used to create new clematis varieties, then genetic diversity and unique flower characteristics are achieved, but propagation stability and true-to-type reproduction are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing multiple rounds of selection and evaluation during the breeding process. The variety underwent rigorous testing over several years to ensure propagation stability before being registered, preventing future variability issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses asexual propagation through softwood cuttings to create identical copies of the selected plant. This cloning method ensures that the unique flower characteristics achieved through open pollination are precisely replicated in subsequent generations, maintaining true-to-type reproduction.
2Area of moving object
If selection for large flower size is pursued, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but plant energy allocation to other functions may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selecting for enhanced flower characteristics (large size, white color, star shape) in specific locations (the flower itself) while maintaining adequate overall plant health and vigor. The plant allocates resources to produce exceptionally large flowers without compromising complete plant functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key floral parameters (flower diameter, tepal length, flower color) to achieve the desired large white star-shaped flowers. Through selective breeding, the variety maintains flower diameter of 18-28 cm with tepals 9-13 cm long, representing significant parameter enhancement while sustaining plant productivity.
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AI summary
A new and distinct variety of clematis plant named ‘Beautiful Bride’ particularly distinguished by its large, white, star-shaped flowers and long, pointed tepals, is disclosed.