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Innovative Corn Variety: Sustainable Agriculture Solution

Publication ID: 24-11856913_0007_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Innovative Corn Variety: Sustainable Agriculture Solution,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856913_0007_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856913_0007_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 disclosed hybrid corn variety CH011009 for conventional agricultural purposes. However, there is a growing need for sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions in various industries. The present invention addresses these limitations by adapting CH011009 for novel applications, providing a more comprehensive approach to addressing global challenges.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the use of hybrid corn variety CH011009, moving beyond traditional agricultural applications to address pressing environmental and societal concerns. The inventive step lies in the recognition of CH011009's potential in these novel contexts and the development of tailored solutions to harness its benefits.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include adapting CH011009 for other urban agriculture settings, such as rooftop gardens or indoor farming. Variations could involve using CH011009 in conjunction with other crops or integrating it into existing agricultural systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the urban agriculture, biofuel, and precision agriculture markets, with potential customers including urban farmers, livestock feed producers, biofuel companies, and agricultural technology providers. The market for sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions is rapidly growing, and this invention is poised to capitalize on that trend.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and genetic engineering, focusing on hybrid crop development and agricultural systems innovation

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in plant genetics, agricultural engineering, or crop science, possessing expertise in hybrid crop development, genetic modification techniques, and agricultural systems design

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the novel applications of hybrid corn variety CH011009 represent predictable extensions of existing agricultural biotechnology practices. The disclosed variations leverage known techniques of genetic engineering, precision agriculture, and environmental adaptation that are standard approaches in crop development. The technical modifications proposed are incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with hybrid corn breeding and agricultural innovation strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety CH011009 with specific genetic characteristics from parent varieties CV602186 and CV413999
PTD Variation
Adaptation of the variety for vertical urban agriculture using stacked planters
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying crop varieties for alternative growing environments is a known technique in agricultural engineering, representing a predictable design choice for maximizing crop utility in constrained spaces
Source Patent Element
Genetic characteristics of hybrid corn variety demonstrating specific trait combinations
PTD Variation
Engineering the variety to produce increased fermentable sugars for biofuel production
Obviousness Reasoning
Genetic modification to enhance specific metabolic pathways is a standard approach in crop biotechnology, with well-established techniques for identifying and manipulating sugar production genes
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with inherent genetic resilience from parent line selection
PTD Variation
Developing improved drought tolerance and water use efficiency through targeted genetic engineering
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing environmental stress resistance is a predictable and common goal in crop breeding, utilizing known genetic engineering techniques to optimize plant performance
Source Patent Element
Corn variety suitable for agricultural production and biomass generation
PTD Variation
Using the variety as a riparian buffer crop to improve water quality in agricultural runoff
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying crops in environmental management strategies is a recognized approach in sustainable agriculture, representing an obvious extension of existing crop utilization techniques
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety with specific genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Integrating the variety into controlled environment livestock feed production systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing alternative feed production methods using engineered crop varieties is a predictable innovation in agricultural systems design, representing a standard approach to improving livestock nutrition
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856913 for hybrid corn variety CH011009, the proposed technical variations represent obvious extensions of known agricultural biotechnology practices. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed methods of urban agriculture, environmental management, and genetic engineering to be predictable modifications within the established technological framework of hybrid crop development, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,913
TitlePlants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011009
Assignee(s)MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC