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Advanced Maize Hybrid X00R828: High-Altitude Crop Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856908_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Maize Hybrid X00R828: High-Altitude Crop Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856908_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856908_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. 11,856,908.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for maize hybrid X00R828 addressed the need for desirable traits in field crops. However, the limitations of this patent become apparent when considering the specific challenges of high-altitude regions, drought-prone areas, disaster relief efforts, and high-security needs. This invention addresses these limitations by providing specialized adaptations of maize hybrid X00R828 for these unique environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novel adaptations of maize hybrid X00R828 for specialized environments, as described in the new claims, provide a non-obvious improvement over the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of existing traits with new technologies and methodologies tailored to specific environmental challenges, resulting in a unique and effective solution.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adaptations for other extreme environments, such as high-temperature or high-salinity conditions. Variations of the invention could also involve the use of different genetic markers or precision agriculture technologies to enhance crop resilience and yield.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions with challenging environmental conditions. Target industries include disaster relief organizations, high-security agricultural operations, and farmers operating in high-altitude or drought-prone areas.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/08
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically maize hybrid breeding and genetic engineering, focusing on crop improvement techniques for environmental adaptation and trait enhancement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with expertise in maize breeding, genetic modification, advanced agricultural technologies, and environmental adaptation strategies, holding at least a PhD or equivalent professional experience in crop science

Obviousness Rationale

The published technical disclosure represents predictable variations of the source patent's maize hybrid X00R828, applying standard agricultural engineering techniques to extend the hybrid's utility across different environmental conditions. A person having ordinary skill would recognize that adapting crop varieties for specific environmental challenges is a routine practice in agricultural biotechnology. The proposed modifications represent standard problem-solving approaches using known genetic and agricultural technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid maize variety with potential for genetic modification
PTD Variation
Incorporating precision agriculture technologies like sensor networks and drone-based pest management
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating monitoring technologies with crop varieties is a predictable solution for improving agricultural efficiency, representing a known technique in precision agriculture
Source Patent Element
Genetic transformation capabilities mentioned in source patent claims
PTD Variation
Developing environment-specific seed coatings and genetic adaptations for drought resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying seed characteristics for environmental resilience is a standard approach in crop science, utilizing well-established genetic engineering methodologies
Source Patent Element
Hybrid breeding approach for combining desirable traits
PTD Variation
Creating variants optimized for high-altitude or disaster relief agricultural contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting crop varieties for specific environmental conditions represents a predictable extension of standard hybrid breeding practices
Source Patent Element
Potential for introducing transgenic characteristics
PTD Variation
Incorporating genetic markers for trait identification and secure supply chain management
Obviousness Reasoning
Using genetic markers for trait tracking is a routine technique in modern agricultural biotechnology, representing a logical technological progression
Source Patent Element
Hybrid development focused on combining multiple agricultural traits
PTD Variation
Developing specialized irrigation and soil amendment systems for extreme growing conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating targeted agricultural support systems for specific environmental challenges is a predictable engineering solution in crop science
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856908 for maize hybrid X00R828, the proposed technical variations represent obvious extensions of existing agricultural biotechnology practices. A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize these modifications as predictable applications of known genetic engineering and agricultural technologies, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 obviousness standards.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,908
TitleMaize hybrid X00R828
Assignee(s)PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.