KADESHON Olive Tree Breeding for Disease Resistance and Pruning Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing olive tree varieties lack resistance to Spilocaea oleagina, require extensive pruning, and are not suitable for both green and black pickling, making them inefficient for intensive orchard growing and hand-picking.
Innovation Solution
The development of the Olea europaea L. 'KADESHON' variety, which is a result of self-pollination and exhibits resistance to Spilocaea oleagina, minimal pruning needs, and is suitable for both green and black pickling, with a dwarf size facilitating hand-picking and intensive orchard growing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional olive tree varieties are used, then they can produce fruit suitable for pickling, but they lack resistance to Spilocaea oleagina and require extensive pruning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by selecting and breeding for specific genetic traits that alter the tree's resistance parameters and growth parameters. The 'KADESHON' variety exhibits changed parameters including resistance to Spilocaea oleagina and reduced pruning requirements, achieved through controlled breeding programs that selected parent trees with desirable traits and propagated them through grafting
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional olive tree varieties are used, then they can produce fruit, but they are not suitable for both green and black pickling and are not efficient for intensive orchard growing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by developing an olive variety that serves multiple functions: the fruit is suitable for both green pickling and black pickling, the tree provides resistance to disease, and the compact growth habit enables intensive orchard planting. This multi-functional variety consolidates several desirable traits into a single cultivar, increasing adaptability and productivity
3Ease of operation
If dwarf olive tree varieties are developed for hand-picking, then harvesting from ground level is facilitated, but tree size reduction may affect fruit production
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully selecting and balancing growth parameters and fruit production parameters through breeding. The 'KADESHON' variety achieves an optimal parameter combination where the tree height is reduced to 1.5-2.5 meters for easy hand-picking, while maintaining adequate fruit production capacity through selected parentage and propagation methods
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AI summary
A new and distinct Olea europaea L. olive tree variety named ‘KADESHON’, particularly characterized by a dwarf-sized tree facilitating hand picking, suitable for intensive orchard growing with harvesting from the ground level with only minimal pruning required, good resistance to Spilocaea oleagina and large, slightly elongated shaped fruit, suitable for both green and black pickling.