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Advanced Corn Breeding Tech: Precision Agriculture Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856910_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Corn Breeding Tech: Precision Agriculture Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856910_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856910_0010_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', focused on breeding a specific hybrid corn variety. However, this approach has limitations in terms of yield, disease resistance, and adaptability to changing climate conditions. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a holistic ecosystem that leverages advanced technologies to optimize crop growth, yield, and sustainability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in hybrid corn farming by integrating multiple advanced technologies, including precision agriculture, vertical farming, genetic engineering, and machine learning. These innovations provide a significant improvement over traditional breeding methods, offering increased yield, improved disease resistance, and enhanced sustainability.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of other types of autonomous vehicles, such as robots or self-driving tractors, for crop monitoring and optimization. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use with other crops, such as soybeans or wheat, or integrated with existing farm management systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision agriculture, vertical farming, and crop management. The target market includes large-scale commercial farmers, as well as smaller, specialty crop growers. The invention could also be licensed to agricultural technology companies, providing a new revenue stream for Monsanto Technology LLC.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and precision agriculture technologies involving genetic engineering, crop monitoring, and advanced cultivation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science, plant genetics, or agricultural engineering, possessing expertise in crop breeding, genetic modification, precision agriculture technologies, and data-driven agricultural optimization strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed innovations represent predictable extensions of existing corn breeding and agricultural monitoring technologies, combining known techniques in precision agriculture, genetic engineering, and data analytics to incrementally improve hybrid corn cultivation methods disclosed in the source patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety breeding method involving specific genetic crossings
PTD Variation
Integration of machine learning algorithms for predicting optimal genetic combinations and crop management strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational predictive techniques to existing breeding methodologies represents a known and predictable approach to enhancing agricultural research and development
Source Patent Element
Specific hybrid corn variety with defined genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Genetically engineered corn with environmentally responsive traits for climate adaptation
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing environmentally adaptive genetic modifications is a standard approach in crop science, representing an obvious extension of existing genetic engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Corn seed and plant cultivation techniques
PTD Variation
Vertical farming and aeroponic cultivation systems for hybrid corn varieties
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing alternative cultivation technologies is a predictable solution for optimizing crop growth, representing a design choice within standard agricultural engineering practices
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with specific genetic lineage
PTD Variation
Autonomous drone and satellite monitoring systems for crop management
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating remote sensing and monitoring technologies into agricultural practices represents a known and obvious technological progression in precision agriculture
Source Patent Element
Corn breeding methodology focused on trait optimization
PTD Variation
Data-driven personalized crop management recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing computational analysis to generate targeted agricultural recommendations is a predictable application of data science techniques in crop management
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856910 and the disclosed technological variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed innovations obvious and non-patentable, as they represent predictable combinations of known techniques in agricultural biotechnology, precision farming, and genetic engineering, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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