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AI-Enhanced Hybrid Corn Variety for Precision Agriculture

Publication ID: 24-11856911_0008_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Enhanced Hybrid Corn Variety for Precision Agriculture,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856911_0008_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856911_0008_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 relates to the hybrid corn variety CH011013, which exhibits desirable traits like high yield and resistance to insecticides. However, the patent does not address the limitations of traditional farming practices, such as inefficient irrigation management, inadequate disease prediction, and lack of supply chain transparency. This invention addresses these limitations by combining the hybrid corn variety CH011013 with innovative technologies to create a more powerful and efficient agricultural system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of the hybrid corn variety CH011013 with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which are not suggested by the original patent. The inventive step lies in the synergistic integration of these distinct technologies to create more powerful and efficient agricultural systems.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the hybrid corn variety CH011013 with other AI-based tools, such as predictive analytics for weather forecasting or autonomous farming systems. Variations of the blockchain-based platform could include using different distributed ledger technologies or incorporating additional features, such as smart contracts for secure transactions.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in precision farming, autonomous farming, and supply chain management. The integration of the hybrid corn variety CH011013 with innovative technologies could lead to increased crop yields, reduced costs, and improved sustainability, making it an attractive solution for farmers, agricultural companies, and governments.

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 improvement, and advanced agricultural systems integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science, biotechnology, or engineering, possessing expertise in crop genetics, sensor technologies, machine learning, and agricultural systems design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with hybrid corn varieties represents a natural progression in agricultural innovation, where AI, IoT, and blockchain solutions are increasingly applied to enhance crop management and tracking. The source patent establishes a specific hybrid corn variety, which provides a clear technical foundation for exploring advanced technological integrations. These variations represent predictable applications of known technologies to agricultural genetic resources, following established patterns of technological convergence in precision agriculture.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011013 with specific genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
AI-based decision support system for irrigation management using variety-specific sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to crop-specific monitoring, representing a standard approach in precision agriculture for optimizing resource management
Source Patent Element
Genetic traits of corn variety CH011013
PTD Variation
Machine learning algorithms for predicting disease resistance using environmental sensor data
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of applying predictive analytics to genetic traits, utilizing standard IoT sensor technologies for agricultural monitoring
Source Patent Element
Seed and plant genetic material from hybrid variety
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based platform for tracking seed origin and quality
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of existing agricultural traceability methods, applying distributed ledger technologies to establish provenance of genetic materials
Source Patent Element
Corn variety with specific genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Composite material combining hybrid corn variety with biodegradable polymer
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine materials engineering approach of combining biological materials with synthetic polymers, representing a predictable solution in agricultural material design
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with defined genetic traits
PTD Variation
Integration with autonomous farming systems using precision agriculture technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard technological convergence between genetic resources and automated agricultural systems, representing a foreseeable innovation in crop management
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11856911 disclosing hybrid corn variety CH011013, the present publication demonstrates that a person of ordinary skill in agricultural biotechnology would find the claimed technological variations obvious, as they represent predictable combinations of known agricultural genetic resources with emerging digital technologies, thus rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under standard obviousness criteria.

Original Patent Information

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