This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.. Active years: 1995-1997.
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Years Active: 1995-1997
Title: Innovations in Horticulture: The Contributions of Edward P Mikkelsen
Introduction
Edward P Mikkelsen is a notable inventor based in Ashtabula, Ohio, recognized for his significant contributions to horticulture. He holds two patents that showcase his innovative approach to breeding new cultivars of plants. His work primarily focuses on enhancing the characteristics of New Guinea Impatiens, a popular flowering plant.
Latest Patents
Mikkelsen's latest patents involve the development of double-flowering New Guinea Impatiens. These new, distinct, and stable cultivars produce one or more flowers with at least seven full or partial petals per flower. The double-flowering cultivars are designed to ensure that substantially all the flowers exhibit this characteristic. Mikkelsen has successfully bred the double-type flower trait into all tested single-type and semi-double-type New Guinea Impatiens cultivars. This innovation combines the double-type flower characteristic with various desirable traits, including diverse flower colors, leaf colors, leaf variegation, and growth habits. Additionally, he has disclosed methods for reliably breeding the double-type characteristic into different genetic backgrounds, as well as techniques for increasing the degree of doubleness per flower or plant.
Career Highlights
Mikkelsen is associated with Mikkelsens, Inc., where he continues to push the boundaries of plant breeding. His work has not only contributed to the aesthetic appeal of gardens but also to the
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