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The ornamental horticultural production industry thrives on the development of new varieties through plant breeding. Esthetics is of major importance to horticulture. Periodically, ornamental plant breeders release new varieties that exhibit new colors and other morphological features (e.g. height, size, shape). Also, breeders develop new varieties of vegetables and fruits with superior yield, nutritional qualities, adaptation, and general appeal.