Advanced Corn Breeding Tech: Drought-Resistant Agriculture

Publication ID: 24-11856910_0007_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Corn Breeding Tech: Drought-Resistant Agriculture,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856910_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856910_0007_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 focused on breeding and seed production. However, the limitations of this technology in addressing broader agricultural challenges, such as drought, crop yield, and resource management, are evident. This invention addresses these limitations by applying the core technology of CH011010 to novel applications and use cases.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious applications of the hybrid corn variety CH011010, which were not previously considered in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the potential of CH011010 to address broader agricultural challenges and the development of innovative solutions that leverage its unique characteristics.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of other hybrid corn varieties or the integration of CH011010 with other agricultural technologies, such as precision farming or vertical farming. Variations may include the development of specialized drought tolerance models for specific crops or regions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural technology industry, with applications in drought-prone regions, precision agriculture, and personalized plant nutrition. The target market includes agricultural companies, research institutions, and government agencies focused on sustainable agriculture and resource management.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01H6/4684
A	A01	A01H5/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and precision agriculture technologies, involving genetic engineering, crop optimization, and data-driven agricultural systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science, plant genetics, or agricultural engineering, possessing expertise in crop breeding techniques, machine learning applications in agriculture, and sensor-based monitoring technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed agricultural monitoring and optimization systems represent predictable extensions of the hybrid corn variety's inherent characteristics, leveraging standard machine learning and sensor technologies to develop data-driven agricultural solutions. The variations demonstrate routine application of known precision agriculture techniques to the specific genetic traits of the CH011010 hybrid corn variety. These applications represent logical combinations of existing technologies with the unique genetic profile of the source patent's corn variety.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety with specific genetic characteristics for improved agricultural performance

PTD Variation

Machine learning drought tolerance model using variety-specific genetic data

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable application of machine learning to genetic data for developing crop performance models, representing a known technique in agricultural biotechnology

Source Patent Element

Corn variety with potential stress resistance characteristics

PTD Variation

Hyperspectral imaging system for monitoring crop health using variety-specific spectral signatures

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine use of imaging technologies to analyze crop genetic variations, representing a standard approach in precision agriculture

Source Patent Element

Genetically defined corn hybrid with specific nutritional characteristics

PTD Variation

Personalized plant nutrition recommendation system based on variety-specific nutrient uptake models

Obviousness Reasoning

Logical extension of genetic data analysis to develop targeted agricultural management strategies, utilizing known data processing techniques

Source Patent Element

Corn variety developed for specific agricultural performance parameters

PTD Variation

Automated irrigation control system using moisture sensing technologies derived from variety characteristics

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable integration of genetic trait information with standard irrigation management technologies

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety with defined genetic lineage

PTD Variation

Precision agriculture system integrating variety-specific genetic data with drone-based monitoring technologies

Obviousness Reasoning

Routine combination of genetic information with emerging agricultural monitoring technologies, representing a design choice within the field

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856910 for hybrid corn variety CH011010, the present disclosure demonstrates that the claimed agricultural monitoring and optimization systems would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The variations represent predictable applications of known precision agriculture technologies to the specific genetic characteristics of the source patent's corn variety, thus rendering such claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,910
Title	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011010
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC