Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856910_0009_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856910_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856910_0009_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', provided a significant advancement in corn breeding. However, it did not address the specific challenges of cultivating corn in specialized environments. The present invention builds upon the foundation of CH011010, but focuses on developing hybrid corn varieties and cultivation systems that can thrive in unique operational environments, thereby expanding the potential market and use cases for corn.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in its focus on adapting the CH011010 hybrid corn variety for specific, high-demand environments. The inventive step is the combination of specialized cultivation systems, breeding methods, and genetic traits that enable the hybrid corn varieties to thrive in these unique operational environments. These adaptations provide a significant advancement over the original patent, which did not address these specific challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as high-salinity or high-pH soils, or for use in vertical farming or urban agriculture settings. Variations of the breeding method could involve the use of different genetic markers or selection criteria to further enhance the hybrid corn varieties' resilience and productivity.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agriculture and food production industries, particularly in regions prone to extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, or high-security requirements. The specialized hybrid corn varieties and cultivation systems could provide a competitive advantage for farmers, disaster relief organizations, and government agencies operating in these environments.

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

Plant Breeding and Agricultural Biotechnology, specifically focused on corn (maize) hybrid variety development, involving genetic selection, cultivation techniques, and environmental adaptation strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with advanced degree, expertise in corn breeding techniques, genetic marker identification, environmental stress response mechanisms, and familiarity with modern agricultural biotechnology practices

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's hybrid corn breeding methodology, utilizing standard techniques of genetic selection, environmental adaptation, and cultivation system optimization that are well-established in agricultural biotechnology research.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety CH011010 derived from specific parent varieties CV417266 and CV413662

PTD Variation

Specialized cultivation system for high-altitude environments with temperature-controlled greenhouse

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting cultivation environments for specific genetic varieties is a routine design choice for agricultural researchers, representing a predictable solution to optimize crop performance

Source Patent Element

Genetic crossing methodology for developing hybrid corn varieties

PTD Variation

Method for breeding varieties with enhanced drought and heat resistance using genetic markers

Obviousness Reasoning

Selecting for environmental stress tolerance is a standard breeding technique, with genetic marker identification being a well-known approach in modern plant biotechnology

Source Patent Element

Seed and plant composition claims in original patent

PTD Variation

Portable cultivation unit with secure seed storage and biometric authentication

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing specialized containment and security systems for valuable genetic resources represents an obvious technological extension using known security technologies

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety with specific genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Varieties optimized for disaster relief with rapid germination and pest resistance

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing crop varieties with enhanced resilience is a predictable goal in agricultural research, utilizing standard genetic selection and breeding techniques

Source Patent Element

Basic hybrid corn variety development methodology

PTD Variation

Corn varieties with built-in environmental stress detection and response mechanisms

Obviousness Reasoning

Incorporating advanced genetic traits for environmental adaptation represents a logical progression in plant breeding technology, using well-understood genetic engineering principles

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856910 for hybrid corn variety CH011010, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in the present technical publication to be obvious extensions of known breeding techniques, representing predictable applications of standard agricultural biotechnology methodologies and therefore constituting valid prior art 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