Advanced Maize Hybrid: Extreme Environment Adaptation

Publication ID: 24-11856906_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Maize Hybrid: Extreme Environment Adaptation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856906_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856906_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. 11,856,906.

Background and Problem Solved

The original maize hybrid X18R501, although possessing desirable traits, lacked adaptability to specific, demanding environments. This limitation hindered its widespread adoption in niche markets. The new invention addresses this problem by incorporating specialized traits, making it suitable for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude regions, and high-latitude regions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's novelty lies in its adaptation of maize hybrid X18R501 to specific, niche environments through the incorporation of specialized traits, transgenes, and genetic markers. The inventive step is the recognition of the need for such adaptations and the development of a comprehensive system, method, or hybrid maize variety that addresses these needs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adapting maize hybrid X18R501 for other niche environments, such as coastal regions or areas with high salinity levels. Variations could also involve the use of different transgenes, genetic markers, or breeding techniques to achieve the desired traits.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, disaster relief, and high-security operations. The targeted markets include regions prone to natural disasters, high-altitude regions, high-latitude regions, and areas with specific security concerns. The invention's adaptability to niche environments enhances its value proposition, making it an attractive solution for these markets.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,906
TitleMaize hybrid X18R501
Assignee(s)PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.