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Enhanced Soybean Cultivar 00350156: Genetic Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856915_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Soybean Cultivar 00350156: Genetic Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856915_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856915_0001_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. 11,856,915.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean cultivar 00350156, while novel and distinctive, exhibits limitations in its tolerance to environmental stresses, susceptibility to diseases, and nutritional content. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing targeted genetic modifications to enhance the overall performance and value of the cultivar.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the combination of targeted genetic modifications to address specific limitations of the original soybean cultivar 00350156. The inventive step resides in the identification of the key areas for improvement and the development of a comprehensive system for optimizing the cultivar's performance.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include the use of different genetic modification techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9 or RNA interference, to achieve the desired improvements. Additionally, the invention may be adapted for use in other soybean cultivars or plant species, expanding its commercial potential.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced soybean cultivar 00350156 has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to environmental stresses. The improved traits will increase yields, reduce crop losses, and enhance the nutritional content of soybean products, making it an attractive option for farmers, food manufacturers, and consumers alike.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/542
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Plant biotechnology and agricultural genetics, specifically soybean cultivar development and genetic modification techniques, focusing on crop improvement strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural biotechnologist with expertise in molecular breeding techniques, genetic modification, and soybean crop improvement, holding an advanced degree with 3-5 years of specialized research experience

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the proposed genetic modifications represent predictable extensions of standard crop improvement techniques, leveraging known genetic engineering approaches to address specific performance limitations in the original soybean cultivar. The variations demonstrate systematic application of established biotechnological methods to enhance key agricultural traits through targeted genetic interventions. These modifications align with standard practices in agricultural biotechnology for incrementally improving crop performance and resilience.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Original soybean cultivar 00350156 with baseline genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Genetic modification to enhance abiotic stress tolerance and increase BU/A by 10%
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving crop stress tolerance is a well-established and predictable goal in plant breeding, using known genetic engineering techniques like gene insertion or CRISPR to enhance environmental resilience
Source Patent Element
Base genetic structure of soybean cultivar 00350156
PTD Variation
Gene silencing mechanism to reduce brown stem rot symptoms by 20%
Obviousness Reasoning
Disease resistance enhancement through genetic modification is a standard approach in crop improvement, utilizing known molecular techniques to target specific pathogen resistance mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Original seed and embryo characteristics of cultivar 00350156
PTD Variation
Genetic alteration to increase embryo size by 15% and improve seed germination rates
Obviousness Reasoning
Seed quality optimization is a predictable and routine objective in plant breeding, using well-established genetic modification strategies to enhance reproductive traits
Source Patent Element
Base nutritional profile of soybean cultivar 00350156
PTD Variation
Gene introduction to increase protein content by 5%
Obviousness Reasoning
Nutritional enhancement through genetic modification is a common and foreseeable approach in agricultural biotechnology, leveraging known molecular techniques to modify metabolic pathways
Source Patent Element
Original drought response characteristics of cultivar 00350156
PTD Variation
Genetic modification to improve drought tolerance with 15% BU/A increase under drought conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing drought-resistant crops is a predictable and systematic approach in plant breeding, using established genetic engineering methods to enhance environmental adaptation
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the genetic modifications disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, as they represent predictable extensions of standard crop improvement techniques applied to soybean cultivar 00350156 (US 11856915). The proposed variations demonstrate systematic application of known genetic engineering approaches to enhance agricultural performance through targeted molecular interventions, thereby rendering subsequent claims of similar modifications unpatentable as obvious variations of the prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,915
TitleSoybean cultivar 00350156
Assignee(s)M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.