Coreopsis Docormoswimp Cultivar Uniformity and Double Inflorescence Traits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Coreopsis grandiflora cultivars lack uniformity and double-type inflorescences, with variations in inflorescence form and density, and limited adaptability to environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
A new cultivar, 'Docormoswimp', resulting from a controlled cross-pollination between proprietary selections of Coreopsis grandiflora, exhibiting stable upright growth, dense double-type pompon inflorescences with yellow-orange ray florets, and improved garden performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing Coreopsis grandiflora cultivars are used, then they can be grown under various environmental conditions, but they lack uniformity and double-type inflorescences with variations in inflorescence form and density
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by conducting controlled cross-pollination in a controlled environment before commercial distribution. The breeding program pre-selects parent plants with desirable traits (upright growth, double pompon inflorescences) and performs controlled crossing to produce uniform progeny. This preliminary selection and controlled breeding ensures that the uniformity and double-type inflorescence characteristics are established before the cultivar is released for general cultivation under various environmental conditions.
2Manufacturing precision
If controlled cross-pollination is performed to create uniform plants with double-type inflorescences, then uniformity and inflorescence density are improved, but the breeding program complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by focusing the controlled cross-pollination program on specific, localized traits rather than attempting to control all plant characteristics simultaneously. The breeding program specifically targets upright growth habit, double pompon inflorescence type, and yellow-orange ray floret color. By concentrating breeding efforts on these specific local traits rather than attempting comprehensive control of all plant features, the program achieves uniformity in key characteristics while managing breeding program complexity.
3Quantity of substance
If double-type pompon inflorescences with numerous ray florets are developed, then inflorescence density and visual appeal are enhanced, but the complexity of inflorescence structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple ray florets around a central disc floret structure to create the double pompon inflorescence type. The breeding program selects for plants where numerous ray florets are merged in a dense arrangement around a relatively inconspicuous disc, creating a uniform pompon-like appearance. This merging of multiple florets into a cohesive inflorescence structure increases the number of ray florets per inflorescence while maintaining a simplified, uniform visual appearance that reduces perceived structural complexity.
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AI summary
A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named ‘Docormoswimp’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; double-type pompon inflorescences with yellow orange-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.