Suaprithirteen Apricot Tree Hybridization for Fruit Integrity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing apricot tree varieties face issues with fruit splitting and shattering, and there is a need for a variety with later harvest time and larger fruit diameter.
Innovation Solution
The development of the 'Suaprithirteen' apricot tree variety, which is a hybrid of 'Suaprinine' and an unknown pollen parent, characterized by a later harvest date, larger fruit diameter, and reduced incidence of split and shattered stones, achieved through asexual propagation by grafting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing apricot tree varieties are used, then fruit production is maintained, but fruit splitting and shattering occur frequently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes genetic parameters by creating a new variety through controlled hybridization between 'Suaprinine' and an unknown pollen parent, resulting in 'Suaprithirteen' with improved fruit integrity and reduced splitting/shattering characteristics
2Loss of time
If earlier harvest varieties are used, then harvest time is advanced, but fruit diameter is smaller
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves later harvest time (May 12) and larger fruit diameter (58 mm) simultaneously through genetic parameter changes in the 'Suaprithirteen' variety, overcoming the typical trade-off between harvest timing and fruit size
3Stability of the object's composition
If asexual propagation by grafting is used, then variety characteristics are maintained, but propagation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses grafting to create copies of the 'Suaprithirteen' variety that maintain the same genetic characteristics and properties as the parent plant, ensuring consistency in fruit quality and harvest timing across propagated trees
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AI summary
A new and distinct apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca cv. ‘Suaprithirteen’ is characterized by having large fruit, a later harvest time and fewer incidences of split and shattered stones.