Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety: Yield & Sustainability Breakthrough

Publication ID: 24-11856911_0006_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn Variety: Yield & Sustainability Breakthrough,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856911_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856911_0006_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 disclosed the hybrid corn variety CH011013, which has certain limitations in terms of yield, disease resistance, and environmental impact. The present invention addresses these limitations by providing novel methods and systems for improving the yield, disease resistance, and sustainability of the hybrid corn variety CH011013.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the invention lies in the combination of optimized irrigation schedules, fertilization protocols, genetic modifications, and sustainable cultivation practices, which provide a significant improvement over the original patent. The inventive step is the recognition of the need to address the limitations of the original patent and the development of novel solutions to improve the yield, disease resistance, and sustainability of the hybrid corn variety CH011013.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention include the use of different types of sensors and automated systems, varying the genetic modifications to confer resistance to different diseases, and using different types of cover crops and crop rotation strategies. Variations of the invention include applying the optimized irrigation schedules, fertilization protocols, and genetic modifications to other hybrid corn varieties or crops.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of corn production, crop management, and sustainable agriculture. The target market includes farmers, agricultural companies, and organizations focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Plant Breeding and Agricultural Biotechnology, specifically focused on hybrid corn variety development and cultivation optimization, requiring advanced degrees in plant genetics, agronomy, or related agricultural sciences with expertise in crop improvement techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant breeder or agricultural scientist with knowledge of corn genetics, breeding techniques, crop management strategies, and familiarity with genetic modification and cultivation optimization methods

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent standard agricultural optimization techniques routinely applied to improve hybrid corn varieties. The modifications involving irrigation scheduling, genetic disease resistance, and cultivation practices are predictable extensions of standard plant breeding and agricultural management approaches inherent in developing high-performance crop varieties.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety breeding goal of combining desirable traits
PTD Variation
Optimizing irrigation schedules and fertilization protocols to enhance variety performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine agricultural optimization technique representing a predictable approach to improving crop yield and resilience
Source Patent Element
Goal of developing disease-resistant corn varieties
PTD Variation
Introducing genetic modifications conferring fungal disease resistance through backcrossing or genetic transformation
Obviousness Reasoning
Known genetic engineering technique within standard plant breeding repertoire for enhancing crop protection
Source Patent Element
Corn breeding techniques focused on improving agronomic quality
PTD Variation
Implementing cover crops and crop rotation to reduce soil erosion and improve soil health
Obviousness Reasoning
Established sustainable agricultural practice recognized as beneficial for long-term crop performance
Source Patent Element
Seed cultivation and growth media considerations
PTD Variation
Developing seed coatings and treatments to enhance germination rates and seedling vigor
Obviousness Reasoning
Conventional seed technology approach for improving initial plant establishment and performance
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety development focusing on trait improvement
PTD Variation
Using automated sensor systems for monitoring and controlling environmental growth factors
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of modern precision agriculture technologies to optimize crop management
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856911 for hybrid corn variety CH011013, the present published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of existing agricultural breeding and management techniques, which would be readily conceived by a person having ordinary skill in plant breeding and agricultural biotechnology at the time of invention.

Original Patent Information

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