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High-Altitude Corn Variety: Genetic Innovation for Challenging Regions

Publication ID: 24-11856911_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “High-Altitude Corn Variety: Genetic Innovation for Challenging Regions,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856911_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856911_0009_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 did not address the specific challenges of high-altitude regions, where low oxygen levels and fungal diseases can significantly impact crop yields. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing genetic modifications that enhance the corn plant's ability to thrive in such environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the specific adaptation of the hybrid corn variety CH011013 for high-altitude regions, which is non-obvious in light of the original patent. The inventive step is the introduction of genetic modifications that address the unique challenges of high-altitude environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different genetic modifications or breeding techniques to achieve similar adaptations for high-altitude regions. Variations could also include the development of hybrid corn varieties adapted for other niche environments, such as extreme weather conditions or saline soils.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions with high-altitude farming such as the Andean region of South America or the Himalayas. The market for high-altitude corn varieties is expected to grow as farmers seek to increase crop yields and improve food security in these regions.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Plant Breeding and Genetic Engineering of Corn Varieties, specifically focused on hybrid corn development and environmental adaptation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or corn breeder with advanced degree, expertise in genetic modification, breeding techniques, and understanding of environmental stress responses in agricultural crops

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that adapting the CH011013 hybrid corn variety for high-altitude environments represents a predictable extension of standard plant breeding practices. The source patent establishes a foundational hybrid with inherent genetic potential for modification. Addressing specific environmental challenges through targeted genetic adaptations is a routine approach in agricultural biotechnology.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety created through specific parental line crossings
PTD Variation
Genetic modifications targeting high-altitude environmental stress tolerance
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying crop varieties for specific environmental conditions is a well-established breeding technique with predictable methodological approaches
Source Patent Element
Genetic diversity from parental varieties CV382914 and CV397329
PTD Variation
Introducing genetic markers for low oxygen tolerance
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting and enhancing stress-response genes is a standard technique in crop improvement with known scientific protocols
Source Patent Element
Base hybrid corn variety with established genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Specialized growth media formulation for high-altitude cultivation
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing substrate-specific cultivation techniques is an obvious extension of agricultural engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Corn breeding goal of combining desirable traits
PTD Variation
Fungal disease resistance specific to high-altitude regions
Obviousness Reasoning
Identifying and introducing disease-resistance genes is a predictable optimization strategy in plant breeding
Source Patent Element
Genetic variability inherent in hybrid corn development
PTD Variation
Targeted genetic modifications for environmental adaptation
Obviousness Reasoning
Exploiting genetic potential to enhance crop performance in specific environments is a standard scientific approach
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856911 and the principles of agricultural biotechnology, the variations disclosed herein represent obvious modifications to the base hybrid corn variety through standard breeding and genetic engineering techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed adaptations for high-altitude cultivation to be predictable extensions of known plant breeding methodologies, thereby rendering such variations non-patentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

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