Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Canola Hybrid: Genome Editing & Precision Farming

Publication ID: 24-11856905_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Canola Hybrid: Genome Editing & Precision Farming,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856905_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856905_0010_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 patent described a canola hybrid variety 18GG0453L with desirable traits, but it had limitations in terms of yield, disease resistance, and nutritional content. The new invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel traits through genome editing and precision farming, enabling a more sustainable and productive canola crop.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces novel traits through genome editing and precision farming, which are not obvious from the original patent. The combination of advanced genetic engineering techniques and precision farming methods provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different genome editing tools, such as TALEN or ZFN, or the integration of additional traits, such as pest resistance or improved water use efficiency. Variations of the precision farming system could include the use of drones or satellite imaging for monitoring and predicting optimal planting and harvesting times.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The new invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the canola market. The improved yield, disease resistance, and nutritional content of the new canola hybrid variety 18GG0453L make it an attractive option for farmers and food producers. The precision farming system and canola-based biofuel method also have potential applications in the energy and transportation sectors.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/202
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Plant Biotechnology and Agricultural Genetics, specifically focused on canola hybrid breeding and genetic modification techniques. Requires advanced degree in plant science, molecular biology, or agricultural engineering with expertise in crop improvement strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with knowledge of plant breeding techniques, genome editing technologies, precision agriculture methods, and understanding of genetic trait transfer in crop species

Obviousness Rationale

The published technical disclosure represents predictable extensions of the source patent's foundational canola hybrid breeding approach by applying contemporary genome editing and precision farming technologies. A person skilled in the art would recognize that the claimed variations represent logical progressions in crop improvement using established genetic engineering methodologies. The PTD's claims demonstrate incremental advancements that would be obvious to implement given the existing knowledge in plant biotechnology and the specific breeding techniques disclosed in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid canola variety breeding method involving specific parental line crossings
PTD Variation
Introducing genome editing for targeted trait enhancement using CRISPR-Cas systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Genome editing is a known technique for precise genetic modification, and applying it to existing hybrid breeding approaches represents a predictable technological progression
Source Patent Element
Focus on developing canola varieties with improved agricultural characteristics
PTD Variation
Implementing precision farming systems with sensor networks and machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Integration of digital technologies for crop management is a standard evolutionary step in agricultural innovation, representing an obvious combination of breeding techniques with contemporary data technologies
Source Patent Element
Emphasis on reducing erucic acid and glucosinolate content in canola varieties
PTD Variation
Targeted gene editing to enhance nutritional content and introduce novel metabolic pathways
Obviousness Reasoning
Nutritional enhancement through genetic modification is a well-established approach in crop improvement, with predictable methodological strategies known to those skilled in plant biotechnology
Source Patent Element
Hybrid breeding for improved plant characteristics
PTD Variation
Developing biofuel production methods using genetically modified canola seeds
Obviousness Reasoning
Conversion of agricultural crops into bioenergy represents a known and foreseeable application of crop biotechnology, utilizing standard extraction and conversion processes
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856905 and the published technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed methods represent predictable extensions of existing hybrid breeding and genetic modification technologies. The combination of known genome editing techniques, precision agriculture methods, and established crop improvement strategies renders the claimed innovations obvious to a skilled practitioner in plant biotechnology.

Original Patent Information

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