Advanced Drought-Tolerant Soybean Cultivar 06380605

Publication ID: 24-11856916_0001_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Drought-Tolerant Soybean Cultivar 06380605,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856916_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856916_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. 11,856,916.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean cultivar 06380605 has limitations in terms of drought tolerance, yield, and disease resistance. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel genetic markers, alleles, and genetic modifications to improve the overall performance of the cultivar.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel genetic markers, alleles, and genetic modifications that improve the original soybean cultivar 06380605, making it more efficient, productive, and environmentally friendly. These improvements are non-obvious and provide a significant advantage over the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different genetic markers or alleles, varying the genetic modification techniques, or applying the invention to other soybean cultivars. Variations could also include the development of new breeding programs or the integration of the invention with existing agricultural practices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced soybean cultivar 06380605 has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to drought or with high demand for soybean products. The invention could also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and farmers, as it reduces the environmental impact of soybean farming.

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 biotechnology and agricultural genetics, specifically soybean cultivar development and genetic improvement, focusing on breeding techniques, genetic marker identification, and trait enhancement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with a PhD or equivalent experience, skilled in molecular breeding techniques, genetic marker analysis, quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and advanced plant biotechnology methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent standard genetic improvement strategies commonly applied in soybean breeding programs. The modifications involve predictable techniques of genetic marker identification, trait selection, and targeted genetic modifications that are well-established in plant biotechnology. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be expected through routine research and development in agricultural genetics.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar 06380605 with specific genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Genetic marker for abiotic stress resistance targeting drought tolerance

Obviousness Reasoning

Identifying and selecting genetic markers for stress resistance is a known and predictable technique in plant breeding, representing a standard approach to improving crop performance under environmental challenges

Source Patent Element

Original soybean cultivar breeding methodology

PTD Variation

Backcrossing method to introduce specific alleles associated with improved yield

Obviousness Reasoning

Backcrossing is a standard breeding technique for introducing desirable traits, and identifying yield-associated alleles represents a routine approach in crop improvement

Source Patent Element

Base genetic composition of soybean cultivar 06380605

PTD Variation

Genetic modification to enhance brown stem rot resistance

Obviousness Reasoning

Disease resistance enhancement through targeted genetic modifications is a well-established and predictable method in plant breeding, utilizing known molecular techniques

Source Patent Element

Original tissue culture techniques for soybean cultivar

PTD Variation

Tissue culture with genetic modifications to improve embryogenesis and seed yield

Obviousness Reasoning

Genetic modifications to improve cellular regeneration and productivity are standard approaches in plant biotechnology, representing expected incremental improvements

Source Patent Element

Existing soybean cultivation practices

PTD Variation

Method for reducing environmental impact through improved nitrogen fixation

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing cultivars with enhanced nitrogen fixation capabilities is a predictable and known strategy for sustainable agricultural practices, representing an obvious extension of existing breeding knowledge

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art based on the teachings of US Patent 11856916, as the modifications represent standard genetic improvement techniques that would be predictably developed by a skilled practitioner in plant biotechnology, utilizing known molecular breeding strategies to enhance soybean cultivar performance and characteristics.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,916
Title	Soybean cultivar 06380605
Assignee(s)	M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.