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Soybean Yield Optimization: Gene Manipulation Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856903_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Soybean Yield Optimization: Gene Manipulation Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856903_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856903_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,903.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed methods for manipulating yield of plants and identifying yield genes, but it had limitations in terms of efficiency, safety, and scalability. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel approaches to optimize seed yield and generation time, thereby improving the overall productivity and sustainability of soybean cultivation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious concepts, including the dynamic adjustment of environmental conditions, precision agriculture, and targeted treatments, which distinguish the present invention from the original patent. These advancements provide significant improvements in terms of efficiency, safety, and scalability, thereby solving the inherent limitations of the original invention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of machine learning algorithms to optimize environmental conditions, the integration of IoT devices for real-time monitoring, and the development of mobile applications for farmers to access and control the system. Variations of the invention may also include the application of the optimized seed yield and generation time methods to other crop species.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the soybean market. The optimized seed yield and generation time methods can increase crop productivity, reduce production costs, and enhance sustainability, making them attractive to farmers, agricultural companies, and governments. The precision agriculture systems and targeted treatments can also be applied to other crop species, expanding the market potential of the invention.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H3/02
A A01 A01H5/10
A A01 A01H6/542

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology and plant breeding, specifically focused on soybean crop manipulation, involving plant genetics, environmental condition optimization, and yield enhancement techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in agricultural science or plant biotechnology, experienced in crop manipulation techniques, environmental control systems, and understanding of plant physiological responses to external stimuli

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about manipulating soybean plant yield through environmental conditions. The disclosed methods leverage known principles of plant physiology and precision agriculture technologies that would be readily apparent to an expert in crop science. The systematic approach of dynamically adjusting environmental parameters builds directly upon the foundational techniques described in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Long day growing conditions with specific light and temperature parameters
PTD Variation
Dynamic adjustment of day length and temperature using sensor networks and machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known control technologies to existing plant manipulation techniques, representing an obvious technological progression
Source Patent Element
Restricting vegetative growth to enhance flowering
PTD Variation
Precision manipulation of external vegetative and reproductive signals using targeted treatments
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing plant growth control methods using more sophisticated monitoring and intervention techniques
Source Patent Element
Specific soil volume requirements for seed production
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled systems for real-time environmental condition monitoring and optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Natural technological evolution applying standard industrial control principles to agricultural research, representing an obvious design choice
Source Patent Element
Methods for increasing soybean plant yield under controlled conditions
PTD Variation
Generalized methodology for applying yield optimization techniques across multiple crop species
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine extrapolation of established agricultural research principles to broader technological applications
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856903 and the disclosed variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The systematic approach to plant yield manipulation represents a predictable application of known agricultural science principles, utilizing standard technological interventions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner in the field.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,903
TitleMethods for manipulating yield of plants and identifying yield genes
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC