Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Drought-Resistant Hybrid Corn Variety CH011010

Publication ID: 24-11856910_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Drought-Resistant Hybrid Corn Variety CH011010,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856910_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856910_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. 11,856,910.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011010', disclosed a hybrid corn variety with desirable traits. However, this invention had inherent limitations, including susceptibility to drought, pests, and diseases, as well as suboptimal photosynthetic efficiency and seed germination rates. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel improvements to the original hybrid corn variety, providing a more robust and efficient crop.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious improvements to the original hybrid corn variety CH011010, including enhanced drought tolerance, photosynthetic efficiency, pest resistance, and seed germination rates. These advancements are not obvious from the original patent and provide a significant improvement over the prior art.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different genetic markers or pesticide delivery mechanisms. Variations of the invention could also involve the application of the enhanced traits to other corn varieties or crops.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced hybrid corn variety CH011010 has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to drought or with high pest pressure. The invention could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and seed suppliers, offering a more resilient and efficient crop option.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and genetic improvement, focusing on hybrid corn variety development and trait enhancement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or corn breeder with advanced degree, expertise in molecular genetics, plant breeding techniques, and familiarity with corn genome modification strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's hybrid corn variety, utilizing standard breeding and genetic modification techniques commonly employed in agricultural biotechnology to incrementally improve crop performance and resistance traits.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011010 derived from crossing CV417266 and CV413662 varieties
PTD Variation
Enhanced drought tolerance through root system modification
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying root water absorption is a known technique in crop breeding, representing a predictable solution to improve plant water efficiency using standard genetic selection methods
Source Patent Element
Base hybrid corn genetic structure
PTD Variation
Photosynthetic efficiency improvements and targeted fertilizer application
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing photosynthetic performance through genetic markers is a well-established approach in plant breeding, representing a finite set of known improvement strategies
Source Patent Element
Original hybrid corn variety genetic framework
PTD Variation
Pest resistance mechanisms targeting specific species like Diabrotica
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing pest-specific resistance is a standard breeding objective using known genetic modification techniques, representing a predictable technological solution
Source Patent Element
Base genetic structure of CH011010 variety
PTD Variation
Cercospora zeae-maydis resistance with specific genetic markers
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing disease resistance through genetic markers is a routine technique in agricultural biotechnology, representing an expected improvement strategy
Source Patent Element
Original hybrid corn seed characteristics
PTD Variation
Enhanced seed germination through controlled-release fertilizer and storage conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving seed germination through treatment and storage optimization is a predictable extension of standard seed development practices
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856910 and the disclosed technical variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed hybrid corn variety improvements obvious and lacking inventive step, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103 as predictable modifications within the ordinary capabilities of skilled practitioners in agricultural biotechnology.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,910
TitlePlants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011010
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC