CH011013: Innovative Corn Breeding Tech for Agriculture

Publication ID: 24-11856911_0002_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “CH011013: Innovative Corn Breeding Tech for Agriculture,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856911_0002_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856911_0002_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. 11,856,911.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011013', focused on breeding and cultivation of corn. However, the potential of CH011013 extends beyond traditional agriculture. The present invention addresses the limitations of traditional agricultural practices by applying the core technology of CH011013 to entirely new industries and fields, providing innovative solutions for modern agricultural challenges.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the application of hybrid corn variety CH011013 to advanced agricultural systems, leveraging its unique characteristics to improve agricultural productivity and efficiency. The inventive step resides in the unexpected combination of CH011013 with cutting-edge technologies, such as drones, machine learning, and computer vision, to create innovative solutions for modern agricultural challenges.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different sensors or detection methods for crop health monitoring, alternative machine learning algorithms for yield prediction, or variations in the design of the pollinator drone or precision agriculture system. Additionally, the invention may be adapted for use with other crop varieties or in different agricultural contexts.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural technology industry, with applications in precision agriculture, crop monitoring, and autonomous farming. The target market includes agricultural companies, farmers, and researchers seeking to improve agricultural productivity and efficiency. The invention may also have potential applications in related fields, such as environmental monitoring and conservation.

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 monitoring, and advanced agricultural systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science, biotechnology, or engineering, possessing expertise in crop genetics, drone technologies, machine learning, and precision agriculture techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating the hybrid corn variety CH011013 with emerging agricultural technologies represents a predictable application of known techniques in precision agriculture. The combination of genetic characteristics with sensor technologies, machine learning, and autonomous systems is a natural progression in modern agricultural innovation. The disclosed variations demonstrate standard technological extensions that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize crop management and monitoring.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety CH011013 with specific genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Integration of variety with drone-based crop health monitoring systems

Obviousness Reasoning

Combining crop-specific genetic information with sensor technologies is a known technique in precision agriculture, representing a predictable solution for enhanced crop management

Source Patent Element

Genetic characteristics of corn variety CH011013

PTD Variation

Machine learning yield prediction algorithms trained on variety-specific data

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning to crop-specific genetic data is a standard approach in agricultural data science, with predictable and expected outcomes

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn breeding techniques demonstrated in source patent

PTD Variation

Autonomous pollination drone utilizing variety-specific genetic information

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing targeted pollination technologies using specific crop variety characteristics represents an obvious technological extension in agricultural robotics

Source Patent Element

Corn variety with specific genetic traits

PTD Variation

Computer vision disease detection system using variety-specific image recognition

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning and computer vision to crop disease detection is a well-established technique with predictable implementation across different crop varieties

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11856911. The combination of hybrid corn variety CH011013 with precision agricultural technologies represents a predictable application of known techniques, lacking any inventive step beyond the ordinary capabilities of a skilled practitioner in agricultural biotechnology and engineering.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,911
Title	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011013
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC