Advanced Hybrid Corn for Extreme Environment Resilience

Publication ID: 24-11856913_0009_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Hybrid Corn for Extreme Environment Resilience,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856913_0009_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856913_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. 11,856,913.

Background and Problem Solved

Traditional corn hybrids are often limited in their ability to thrive in extreme environments, resulting in reduced yields and increased vulnerability to disease. The original patent, 'Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011009', provides a general-purpose corn hybrid, but does not address the specific challenges of growing corn in extreme conditions. The present invention solves this problem by developing specialized hybrid corn varieties that can adapt to these unique environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention is novel and non-obvious in its adaptation of traditional corn hybrids for extreme environments. The specialized varieties and methods described in the new claims provide a significant advancement over the original patent, addressing specific challenges and limitations not previously addressed.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the development of specialized corn hybrids for other extreme environments, such as high-salinity or high-temperature conditions. Variations of the invention could also include the use of different genetic modifications or breeding techniques to achieve improved stress tolerance and yield.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to extreme weather conditions or with high-security needs. The specialized corn hybrids and methods described in the new claims could provide a competitive advantage for farmers and agricultural companies operating in these environments, leading to increased yields and improved food security.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/4684
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically corn breeding and genetic engineering, focusing on crop improvement techniques for environmental adaptation and stress resistance

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with advanced degree, expertise in corn breeding, familiarity with genetic modification techniques, understanding of environmental stress adaptation strategies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about corn hybrid development, applying standard breeding and genetic engineering techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The modifications represent logical adaptations of known corn breeding principles to targeted environmental conditions. The variations demonstrate standard problem-solving approaches within agricultural biotechnology for enhancing crop performance.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety breeding technique targeting desirable trait combination
PTD Variation
High-altitude and extreme weather adaptation of CH011009 variety
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing breeding methodology to create environment-specific cultivars, using known genetic selection techniques
Source Patent Element
Goal of developing corn varieties with improved stress resistance
PTD Variation
Drought-tolerant genetic modification of corn seeds
Obviousness Reasoning
Known genetic engineering approach to enhance plant water retention, representing standard crop improvement strategy
Source Patent Element
Corn variety development focusing on trait enhancement
PTD Variation
Bioterrorism-resistant corn with genetic tracking markers
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine application of genetic marker technologies to enhance plant security and traceability, using established molecular biology techniques
Source Patent Element
Corn breeding techniques targeting multiple desirable characteristics
PTD Variation
Disaster relief portable planting system using specialized hybrid
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical extension of agricultural innovation to address humanitarian and emergency agricultural needs, representing standard problem-solving approach
Source Patent Element
Hybrid corn variety development methodology
PTD Variation
High-salinity and high-temperature corn hybrid adaptations
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable exploration of genetic variation to expand environmental tolerance, using known breeding and selection techniques
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856913 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed corn hybrid adaptations obvious and anticipated, representing standard agricultural biotechnology problem-solving approaches that do not rise to the level of non-obvious innovation.

Original Patent Information

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