Advanced Soybean Cultivar for Extreme Environment Adaptation

Publication ID: 24-11856914_0009_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Cultivar for Extreme Environment Adaptation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856914_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856914_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. 11,856,914.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, Soybean cultivar 01140108, provides a foundation for breeding novel soybean varieties. However, the existing cultivar has limitations in adapting to specific, narrow market or unique operational environments. This invention addresses these limitations by developing specialized soybean cultivar variants tailored to high-altitude cultivation, disaster relief zones, extreme weather conditions, and high-security needs.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel soybean cultivar variants that are specifically adapted to unique operational environments, providing a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the development of specialized variants that address specific environmental stresses, enhancing crop yields and reliability.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include additional specialized variants adapted to other unique operational environments, such as high-temperature or high-humidity conditions. Variations of the invention could also include the use of different genetic modification techniques or breeding strategies to develop the specialized variants.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions with unique environmental challenges. The specialized soybean cultivar variants can provide farmers with more reliable and resilient crop yields, enhancing food security and reducing economic losses. Target industries include agricultural companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations focused on disaster relief and food security.

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

Plant breeding and genetic modification of soybean cultivars, specifically focused on developing variants with enhanced environmental adaptability and stress resistance

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with expertise in soybean breeding, genetic modification techniques, and understanding of plant stress responses, typically holding an advanced degree with 3-5 years of specialized research experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that developing environmental variants of a specific soybean cultivar is a standard practice in agricultural research. The source patent provides a foundational genetic framework that can be systematically modified to address specific environmental challenges through well-established breeding and genetic engineering techniques. The variations proposed in the PTD represent predictable extensions of known plant breeding methodologies applied to the base 01140108 cultivar.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Base soybean cultivar 01140108 with defined genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

High-altitude variant with increased frost and low oxygen tolerance

Obviousness Reasoning

Selective breeding for environmental stress resistance is a known technique, and adapting crops to specific altitude conditions represents a predictable application of standard plant breeding practices

Source Patent Element

Genetic foundation of original soybean cultivar

PTD Variation

High-salinity soil adaptation for disaster relief zones

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing crop variants for challenging soil conditions is a routine approach in agricultural research, utilizing known genetic modification and selective breeding techniques

Source Patent Element

Base genetic structure of soybean cultivar 01140108

PTD Variation

Enhanced resistance to drought and flooding

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying crop resilience to extreme weather conditions is a well-established goal in plant breeding, using predictable genetic engineering approaches

Source Patent Element

Original soybean cultivar's genetic makeup

PTD Variation

Increased pest and disease resistance through genetic modification

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing disease-resistant crop variants is a standard practice in agricultural biotechnology, representing an obvious extension of existing genetic engineering techniques

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 of ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the foundational teachings of US Patent 11856914. The systematic adaptation of the base soybean cultivar 01140108 to specific environmental conditions represents a predictable application of known plant breeding and genetic modification techniques, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering similar variations unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

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