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Advanced Drought-Tolerant Hybrid Corn Variety Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856910_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Drought-Tolerant Hybrid Corn Variety Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856910_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856910_0006_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 for hybrid corn variety CH011010 had limitations in terms of drought tolerance, ear-attitude, and resistance to pests and diseases. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel genetic modifications, plant growth regulators, and automated monitoring systems to improve the overall performance and yield of the hybrid corn variety.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious improvements to the original hybrid corn variety CH011010, including the combination of drought tolerance, enhanced ear-attitude, and improved resistance to Diabrotica species, as well as the integration of automated monitoring systems and plant growth regulators. These improvements provide a significant advancement in the field of corn breeding and agriculture.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different genetic modifications or breeding programs to achieve improved drought tolerance and resistance to pests and diseases. Additionally, the automated monitoring systems and plant growth regulators could be adapted for use with other crop varieties or in different agricultural settings.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to drought or with high pest pressure. The improved hybrid corn variety and associated systems and methods could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and research institutions, providing a competitive advantage in terms of yield, efficiency, and sustainability.

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 variety development and agricultural monitoring technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural engineer with advanced degree, expertise in corn breeding techniques, genetic modification, sensor technologies, and plant performance optimization

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's hybrid corn variety, utilizing standard breeding and agricultural monitoring techniques. The disclosed improvements in drought tolerance, pest resistance, and automated monitoring are logical progressions in corn breeding technology that would be obvious to implement using known genetic and technological approaches. The combinations represent incremental advancements that leverage existing knowledge in agricultural biotechnology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011010 produced by crossing specific parent varieties CV417266 and CV413662
PTD Variation
Adding moisture-sensing module and drought tolerance genetic modifications
Obviousness Reasoning
Drought tolerance is a well-known breeding objective, and integrating sensor technologies with existing hybrid varieties represents a predictable solution using known agricultural monitoring techniques
Source Patent Element
Corn plant breeding methodology for developing hybrid varieties
PTD Variation
Enhanced ear-attitude through targeted plant growth regulators
Obviousness Reasoning
Manipulating plant morphology through growth regulators is a standard technique in crop improvement, representing an obvious design choice for optimizing plant architecture
Source Patent Element
Genetic crossing of corn varieties to develop hybrid characteristics
PTD Variation
Introducing Diabrotica species resistance through genetic modification
Obviousness Reasoning
Pest resistance is a common breeding goal, and genetic techniques for enhancing crop protection are well-established in agricultural biotechnology
Source Patent Element
Corn seed and plant variety development
PTD Variation
Automated monitoring system for detecting plant characteristics and predicting yield
Obviousness Reasoning
Integration of sensor technologies with crop management is a predictable technological advancement using known data analysis and agricultural monitoring approaches
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn seed production methodology
PTD Variation
Germination rate improvement through seed treatment and environmental control
Obviousness Reasoning
Optimizing seed germination through compound treatments and precise environmental conditions represents a standard technique in agricultural seed technology
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 claimed improvements in hybrid corn variety CH011010 obvious, as the modifications represent predictable extensions of existing corn breeding and agricultural monitoring technologies, utilizing standard genetic, biotechnological, and sensor-based approaches known in the field of agricultural innovation.

Original Patent Information

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