Advanced Soybean Cultivar Precision Breeding Platform

Publication ID: 24-11856914_0005_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Cultivar Precision Breeding Platform,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856914_0005_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856914_0005_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 patent, 'Soybean cultivar 01140108', focused on a specific cultivar, but its limitations in adaptability, yield, and disease resistance are addressed by this new invention, which envisions a holistic, precision-based platform for soybean improvement.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in soybean cultivation and breeding by integrating cutting-edge technologies, enabling unprecedented levels of precision, adaptability, and efficiency. The inventive step lies in the synergistic combination of these advanced technologies to create a holistic platform that transforms the soybean industry.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in sensor types, database structures, and decision support algorithms. The platform could also be adapted for other crop species or integrated with existing agricultural systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has far-reaching commercial potential in the agricultural industry, with applications in precision farming, crop improvement, and large-scale soybean production. The target market includes seed companies, agricultural technology providers, and farmers seeking to increase yields and reduce environmental impact.

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 and plant breeding, specifically focused on soybean cultivar development, genetic engineering, and precision agriculture technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in plant genetics, biotechnology, or agricultural sciences, possessing expertise in molecular breeding techniques, genomic analysis, and agricultural technology integration

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed innovations represent predictable extensions of existing soybean breeding and agricultural technologies, leveraging known techniques in genomic selection, precision agriculture, and genetic engineering to address common challenges in crop improvement and cultivation.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar breeding method disclosed in source patent

PTD Variation

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing for introducing novel stress tolerance traits

Obviousness Reasoning

Gene editing techniques are well-established in plant breeding, and targeting stress tolerance is a predictable and known approach for improving crop performance

Source Patent Element

Genetic characterization of soybean cultivar

PTD Variation

Comprehensive bioinformatics platform with machine learning for genetic variant analysis

Obviousness Reasoning

Integration of computational tools with genetic research is a standard approach in modern plant breeding, representing an obvious technological progression

Source Patent Element

Soybean plant reproduction and selection methods

PTD Variation

Autonomous farming platform with IoT and AI-driven crop monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying emerging digital technologies to agricultural monitoring represents a logical and predictable evolution of existing crop management practices

Source Patent Element

Genetic marker identification in soybean cultivars

PTD Variation

Real-time sensor network for environmental condition monitoring and cultivar selection

Obviousness Reasoning

Using sensor data and genetic markers for precision breeding is a known technique in agricultural biotechnology with predictable implementation strategies

Source Patent Element

Soybean plant genetic characterization

PTD Variation

Modular decision support system for cultivar selection based on machine learning algorithms

Obviousness Reasoning

Computational decision support tools are a standard approach in modern plant breeding, representing an obvious technological extension

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856914 and the comprehensive technological disclosures herein, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed soybean cultivation and breeding innovations to be obvious variations that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner without requiring undue experimentation or non-obvious creative leap.

Original Patent Information

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