Breeder Profiles RUTH KOBAYASHI With a background in orchid, anthurium, and sweet potato breeding, Ruth has spent the last 23 years breeding Ecke poinsettias. Notable achievements: • Autumn Leaves — the first gold on the market • Prestige — solved a grower issue by developing strong, thick stems Breeding focus: • Ease of production • Long shelf-life
ARJAN KOOT
With a background in begonia and petunia breeding, Arjan has spent the last 18 years breeding Red Fox varieties.
Notable achievements: • nanoBract — colored bracts displayed on top for transport ease and retail performance • Ferrara — fast, V-shaped variety for high-density production Breeding focus: • Varieties for high density production • Bright red, attractive colors • Disease resistance, strong structure
• Novel in color and/or application • Strong structure, heat resistance
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