Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Canola Hybrid for Extreme Agricultural Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856905_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Canola Hybrid for Extreme Agricultural Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856905_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856905_0004_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. 11,856,905.

Background and Problem Solved

The original canola hybrid 18GG0453L patent provides a high-quality rapeseed variety with low erucic acid and glucosinolate content. However, its broad applicability is limited by its lack of specialization for extreme or high-stakes environments. This invention addresses the need for canola hybrids tailored to specific niche markets, ensuring optimal performance and yield in challenging conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of canola hybrid 18GG0453L, tailored to specific niche environments and markets. The inventive step lies in the unique combinations of traits and features that enable the hybrid to thrive in these challenging conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other embodiments of this invention could include adaptations for canola hybrid 18GG0453L in environments with high temperatures, poor soil quality, or limited water resources. Additionally, the invention could be modified to incorporate other crop species or varieties, expanding its applicability to a broader range of agricultural contexts.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

These specialized canola hybrid 18GG0453L variations have significant commercial potential in niche markets, such as disaster relief, high-security agriculture, and extreme weather agriculture. The target industries include agricultural companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations operating in these areas.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/202
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Plant Breeding and Agricultural Biotechnology, specifically focused on canola (Brassica napus) hybrid development, with expertise in genetic variation, trait selection, and environmental adaptation strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with advanced degree, experience in crop breeding techniques, understanding of genetic modification, familiarity with environmental stress adaptation, and knowledge of hybrid seed production methods

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's foundational hybrid canola technology, utilizing standard breeding and agricultural engineering techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The disclosed adaptations leverage known genetic modification and precision agriculture strategies that are well-established in crop science. These variations represent logical, incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize crop performance across diverse agricultural contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid canola variety 18GG0453L with specific genetic lineage from varieties G00087 and G00566
PTD Variation
Salt-tolerant root system and drought-resistant foliage system for high-salinity environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying crop varieties for environmental stress tolerance is a standard breeding technique, and a PHOSITA would recognize multiple known genetic approaches to enhance salt and drought resistance using existing germplasm
Source Patent Element
Genetic crossing method for developing hybrid canola varieties
PTD Variation
High-altitude adaptation with enhanced cold hardiness and low oxygen tolerance
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting for specific environmental adaptations is a predictable outcome of systematic plant breeding, utilizing known genetic screening and selection techniques
Source Patent Element
Seed production method involving specific parental variety crossings
PTD Variation
Disaster relief seed package with portable irrigation system and deployment instructions
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing application-specific seed packages represents an obvious design choice that combines standard agricultural knowledge with humanitarian technology transfer principles
Source Patent Element
Hybrid seed development focusing on trait optimization
PTD Variation
Precision farming strategy for minimizing crop damage in extreme weather conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating genetic traits with advanced agricultural monitoring techniques is a predictable technological progression in modern crop science
Source Patent Element
Genetic variety with controlled trait characteristics
PTD Variation
High-security cultivation system with surveillance and data tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing technological monitoring systems for agricultural production represents an obvious extension of existing crop management and intellectual property protection strategies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be considered obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, when viewed in light of US Patent 11856905. The proposed adaptations represent predictable technological extensions that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner using standard plant breeding and agricultural engineering techniques, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under established obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,905
TitleCanola hybrid 18GG0453L
Assignee(s)PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.