Sheegene-6 Grapevine Hybridization for Late Harvest Timing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current grape varieties, such as 'Flame Seedless', produce smaller grapes that mature too early for optimal commercial harvesting and shipment in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, lacking the desired size and sweetness.
Innovation Solution
The development of 'Sheegene-6', a new variety of Vitis vinifera, which is a hybrid of 'Princess' and 'Red Globe', produces larger, red-colored, nearly seedless grapes with excellent flavor, maturing approximately two weeks later than 'Flame Seedless', suitable for commercial harvesting from July to August.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If 'Flame Seedless' grape variety is used, then grapes are produced with good flavor, but the grapes are smaller in size and mature too early for optimal commercial harvesting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two different grape varieties ('Princess' and 'Red Globe') through hybridization to create a new variety 'Sheegene-6' that merges the desirable traits of both parents, including improved grape size while maintaining sweetness and flavor characteristics
2Force
If 'Flame Seedless' grape variety is used, then grapes are produced with good flavor, but the grapes mature too early for optimal commercial harvesting and shipment
Solution Approach 1:
The hybridization of 'Princess' and 'Red Globe' varieties in 'Sheegene-6' combines genetic traits that delay maturation while preserving sweetness, achieving optimal harvest timing for commercial purposes
3Productivity
If current grape varieties are used, then production is maintained, but the grapes lack the desired size and sweetness for optimal commercial value
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the productivity characteristics of existing varieties with the larger fruit size traits through hybridization, achieving both good production levels and improved grape size for commercial value
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AI summary
A new and distinct variety characterized by large, red-colored nearly seedless grapes that ripen in late July to early August, several weeks later than the Flame Seedless Grape (unpatented), when grown in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The grapes of this new variety are produced on strong stems and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.