Gypsophila Esm Cold Cultivar Stem Strength and Flowering Traits
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for new Gypsophila cultivars with improved characteristics such as strong, erect stems, early and uniform flowering, semi-double white flowers, and good post-production longevity, which existing cultivars do not adequately provide.
Innovation Solution
The cultivar 'Esm Cold' is developed through controlled cross-pollination of proprietary Gypsophila hybrida selections, exhibiting stable and reproducible traits like shorter yet stronger stems, larger flowers, and increased flowering frequency compared to its parents and other cultivars like Esm Alicia and Dangypflash.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If existing Gypsophila cultivars are used, then cultivation is simple, but stem strength and erectness are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting and breeding Gypsophila plants with specific quantitative traits (stem length, stem diameter, flowering time) to achieve the desired strong and erect stem characteristics. The breeding program systematically adjusts and selects plants based on measurable parameters to resolve the contradiction between stem strength and breeding complexity.
2Productivity
If existing Gypsophila cultivars are used, then growth is straightforward, but flowering timing is not early enough and uniformity is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The breeding program systematically selects and breeds plants based on measurable parameters including flowering time, uniformity of flowering, and flower production. By changing and optimizing these parameters through controlled cross-pollination and selection, the patent achieves early and uniform flowering while managing the complexity of the breeding process.
3Quantity of substance
If existing Gypsophila cultivars are used, then cultivation is simple, but flower size is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs parameter changes by selecting and breeding plants with specific flower size parameters, petal number, and flower density. The systematic adjustment and selection of these quantitative traits through controlled breeding enables the production of larger flowers while managing the complexity of the breeding program.
4Duration of action of stationary object
If existing Gypsophila cultivars are used, then post-production life is limited, but extending it requires complex breeding
Solution Approach 1:
The breeding program systematically selects and breeds plants based on measurable parameters including stem strength, flower quality, and post-production longevity. By optimizing these parameters through controlled cross-pollination and selection, the patent extends the commercial life of cut flowers while managing the complexity of the breeding process.
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AI summary
A new and distinct cultivar of Gypsophila plant named ‘Esm Cold’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; early, uniform and freely flowering habit; semi-double white-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.