Advanced Corn Breeding: Precision Agriculture Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856913_0006_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Corn Breeding: Precision Agriculture Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856913_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856913_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. 11,856,913.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent for hybrid corn variety CH011009 has limitations in yield, disease resistance, and environmental tolerance. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel genetic markers, data analytics, and precision agriculture techniques to optimize growing conditions, enhance disease resistance, and confer increased tolerance to drought conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel genetic markers, data analytics, and precision agriculture techniques that are not obvious from the original patent. The combination of these elements provides a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments include using different genetic markers, data analytics platforms, and precision agriculture techniques. Variations may include applying the invention to other hybrid corn varieties or using different types of sensors and control systems in the harvesting system.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision agriculture, crop yield optimization, and disease resistance. The target market includes farmers, agricultural companies, and seed providers.

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 and corn breeding, specifically focused on hybrid corn variety development, genetic modification, and precision agriculture techniques. Requires advanced degrees in plant genetics, biotechnology, or agricultural engineering with specialized knowledge in crop improvement strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural engineer with expertise in corn breeding, genetic marker identification, crop optimization techniques, and familiarity with modern precision agriculture technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's foundational corn breeding research. The disclosed genetic marker selection, disease resistance enhancement, and harvesting optimization techniques are logical progressions of standard agricultural biotechnology practices. These variations demonstrate incremental improvements using known methodological approaches within hybrid corn variety development.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety CH011009 with specific genetic lineage from varieties CV602186 and CV413999

PTD Variation

Genetic marker selection tool for identifying superior yield traits within the established variety

Obviousness Reasoning

Identifying genetic markers for trait optimization is a standard technique in plant breeding, representing a predictable application of existing genetic knowledge

Source Patent Element

Corn plant variety with defined genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Genetic modification conferring increased drought tolerance

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing environmental stress resistance is a known and expected approach in crop improvement, utilizing established genetic engineering methodologies

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety with specific genetic composition

PTD Variation

Sensor-equipped combine harvester for detecting ear characteristics and adjusting harvesting parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating precision agriculture sensors with crop harvesting represents a predictable technological advancement in agricultural machinery design

Source Patent Element

Corn breeding techniques focused on trait combination and improvement

PTD Variation

Method for improving corn root structure using root-promoting agents and precision irrigation

Obviousness Reasoning

Optimizing plant growth through targeted soil treatment and irrigation is a standard agricultural technique with expected incremental improvements

Source Patent Element

Hybrid corn variety with defined genetic lineage

PTD Variation

Disease resistance enhancement through targeted gene identification and development

Obviousness Reasoning

Identifying and developing disease-resistant genes is a fundamental and predictable approach in plant breeding and genetic improvement

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would have been obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of Source Patent US 11856913. The incremental technological extensions represent predictable applications of known agricultural biotechnology techniques, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipating future narrowly-scoped inventions in hybrid corn variety development.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,913
Title	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011009
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC