Coleus H67 Triangular Lobed Leaves Asexual Propagation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a new and distinct variety of Coleus that retains its unique characteristics through asexual propagation, offering a visually appealing leaf shape and color combination that differs from existing varieties.
Innovation Solution
The development of Solenostemon sp. 'H67', which is the result of four generations of open pollination, featuring triangular-shaped leaves with deep lobes, yellow-green color with purple margins, and purple centers, specifically bred and asexually propagated to maintain its distinctive traits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If asexual propagation is used to maintain unique characteristics, then the distinctive traits are preserved, but the genetic diversity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asexual propagation through vegetative cuttings to create exact copies of the parent plant 'H67', preserving its distinctive triangular leaf shape, deep lobes, and coloration patterns. This copying mechanism ensures that the unique characteristics are maintained across multiple generations without the variability introduced by sexual reproduction.
2Shape
If leaf size is increased for visual appeal, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but the plant size becomes larger
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating deeply lobed triangular leaves where the leaf blade itself is modified with specific geometric patterns (8-20 lobes per leaf) while maintaining controlled overall plant dimensions. The leaf structure is optimized locally for aesthetic appeal through precise lobing and coloration, rather than uniformly increasing the entire plant size.
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AI summary
A Coleus plant particularly distinguished by triangular leaves with many deep lobes and yellow-green leaves with purple margins, is disclosed.