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AI-Enhanced Hybrid Corn Variety: Sustainable Agriculture Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856911_0003_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Enhanced Hybrid Corn Variety: Sustainable Agriculture Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856911_0003_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856911_0003_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 for hybrid corn variety CH011013 provides a high-yielding corn variety, but it lacks integration with modern technologies to address pressing challenges in agriculture, such as climate change, resource depletion, and supply chain transparency. This invention bridges that gap by incorporating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies to create a more efficient, sustainable, and connected agricultural ecosystem.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the synergistic integration of hybrid corn variety CH011013 with AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, providing a holistic solution for sustainable agriculture, efficient supply chains, and novel biomaterial applications. The inventive step is the recognition of the potential for these technologies to enhance the value of the hybrid corn variety, and the development of a system that leverages their strengths to create a more connected and efficient agricultural ecosystem.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Other ways to implement this invention include using different AI algorithms, integrating with other IoT devices, or incorporating additional blockchain features. Variations of the invention could focus on specific aspects, such as autonomous farming, biomaterials, or disease prediction, or explore applications in other industries, like livestock or forestry.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The potential market for this invention is vast, with applications in precision agriculture, autonomous farming, biomaterials, and supply chain management. The invention could be commercialized through licensing agreements with agricultural companies, partnerships with technology startups, or the development of new business models focused on sustainable agriculture and connected ecosystems.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and precision agriculture technologies, involving plant genetics, crop improvement, and advanced agricultural systems integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in agricultural science or plant biotechnology, experienced in crop breeding techniques, familiar with emerging agricultural technologies like IoT, AI, and blockchain applications in agricultural systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with existing hybrid corn varieties represents a predictable extension of modern agricultural innovation. The source patent's focus on developing improved corn varieties naturally suggests exploring technological enhancements to maximize genetic potential. The disclosed variations represent logical combinations of known agricultural technologies with established hybrid corn breeding approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011013 with specific genetic characteristics for improved crop performance
PTD Variation
AI-powered decision support system for monitoring and optimizing crop growth using machine learning algorithms
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying machine learning to crop monitoring is a known technique in precision agriculture, representing a predictable application of existing digital technologies to improve agricultural outcomes
Source Patent Element
Corn variety breeding techniques focused on trait improvement
PTD Variation
Blockchain-enabled tracking of corn product origin and quality throughout supply chain
Obviousness Reasoning
Supply chain traceability is a standard industry approach for agricultural products, representing an obvious technological extension of existing crop development methodologies
Source Patent Element
Genetic characteristics of hybrid corn variety CH011013
PTD Variation
Biomaterial composition using corn starch with graphene oxide for enhanced mechanical properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science approaches to developing novel biomaterials from agricultural products are well-established, representing a predictable exploration of crop genetic potential
Source Patent Element
Corn breeding goals of improved yield and agricultural performance
PTD Variation
Autonomous farming system with robotic vehicles and integrated AI monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Automation of agricultural processes is a known technological trend, representing a logical extension of existing crop management techniques
Source Patent Element
Breeding techniques targeting disease resistance and crop health
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based disease prediction and prevention methodology
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictive disease management using computational techniques is a standard approach in modern agricultural research, representing an obvious technological application
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856911 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed agricultural technology integrations obvious and predictable extensions of existing hybrid corn breeding and precision agriculture methodologies. The combinations represent standard technological approaches for enhancing agricultural productivity through digital innovation, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,911
TitlePlants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011013
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC