Advanced Soybean Cultivar Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture

Publication ID: 24-11856914_0003_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Cultivar Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856914_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856914_0003_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. 11,856,914.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean cultivar 01140108 patent, while providing a novel and distinctive soybean variety, has limitations in terms of its standalone application. This invention addresses the need for a more comprehensive and integrated system that leverages the strengths of the cultivar 01140108 and combines it with other innovative technologies to overcome the challenges of modern soybean farming, including abiotic stress, disease outbreaks, and environmental sustainability.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious combinations of the soybean cultivar 01140108 with distinct technologies, providing a synergistic effect that enhances the overall performance and sustainability of soybean farming. The inventive step lies in the integration of these technologies to create a more powerful and efficient system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the integration of the soybean cultivar 01140108 with other AI-powered tools, such as autonomous farming equipment or drones for crop monitoring. Variations could also include the use of different novel materials or blockchain platforms to achieve similar goals.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of precision agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and crop yield optimization. The target market includes farmers, agricultural companies, and organizations focused on environmental sustainability.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A01	A01H6/542
A	A01	A01H5/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Agricultural biotechnology, specifically soybean cultivar development and precision agriculture technologies, requiring expertise in plant breeding, genetic engineering, agricultural sensors, and data-driven farming systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in agricultural science or plant biotechnology, familiar with genetic modification techniques, IoT agricultural monitoring, machine learning applications in crop management, and emerging precision agriculture technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating the soybean cultivar 01140108 with advanced monitoring and data technologies represents a predictable extension of existing agricultural innovation. The source patent establishes a novel soybean cultivar, which naturally invites technological augmentation through precision agriculture tools. The proposed combinations leverage standard integration techniques and well-established technological platforms in agricultural monitoring and management.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar 01140108 with defined genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

AI-powered monitoring system for detecting abiotic stress

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies with specific crop cultivars is a known technique in precision agriculture, representing a predictable combination of existing technologies to enhance crop management

Source Patent Element

Soybean breeding method disclosed in source patent

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based platform for tracking agricultural practices

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing blockchain tracking for agricultural germplasm represents a standard technological progression in agricultural data management, offering transparent and verifiable cultivation records

Source Patent Element

Soybean cell and tissue culture techniques

PTD Variation

Machine learning algorithms for predicting disease outbreaks

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying predictive analytics to crop management is a well-established approach in agricultural biotechnology, utilizing existing data collection and analysis methodologies

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

IoT sensor network for monitoring environmental conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing networked sensor systems for crop monitoring represents a standard technological solution in precision agriculture, offering incremental improvements in crop management

Source Patent Element

Soybean breeding methodology

PTD Variation

Biodegradable material integration for soil health improvement

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing complementary materials to enhance crop performance is a predictable innovation in agricultural biotechnology, representing a finite set of known improvement strategies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856914 and the disclosed technological variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed combinations of soybean cultivar 01140108 with precision agriculture technologies to be obvious extensions of existing agricultural innovation, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,914
Title	Soybean cultivar 01140108
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC, Stine Seed Farm, Inc.