Enhanced Soybean Cultivar: Yield & Resilience Breakthrough

Publication ID: 24-11856916_0006_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Soybean Cultivar: Yield & Resilience Breakthrough,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856916_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856916_0006_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, while a novel and distinctive cultivar, has inherent limitations in terms of yield, drought tolerance, and disease resistance. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing genetic modifications that improve the cultivar's performance in these areas.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the combination of genetic modifications that address the inherent limitations of the original soybean cultivar 06380605. The inventive step is the introduction of specific genetic modifications that improve yield, drought tolerance, disease resistance, and reduce environmental impact, thereby providing a more efficient, sustainable, and productive soybean cultivar.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different genetic modifications or the combination of multiple modifications to achieve improved performance. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other soybean cultivars or crop species, providing broad conceptual coverage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the soybean market. The improved yield, drought tolerance, and disease resistance of the enhanced soybean cultivar 06380605 could increase crop productivity and reduce environmental impact, making it an attractive option for farmers and agricultural companies.

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 modification techniques, focusing on crop improvement strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or plant breeder with advanced degree, expertise in molecular breeding techniques, familiarity with genetic modification strategies, and understanding of soybean crop improvement methodologies

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the proposed genetic modifications represent standard breeding and genetic engineering approaches for crop improvement. The variations systematically address known limitations in soybean cultivars through predictable genetic interventions. The modifications align with established agricultural biotechnology practices of enhancing yield, stress tolerance, and disease resistance through targeted genetic modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar 06380605 base genetic structure

PTD Variation

Genetic modification to increase bushels per acre by 5%

Obviousness Reasoning

Yield enhancement is a predictable and routine optimization strategy in crop breeding, using known molecular techniques to modify gene expression for improved agricultural performance

Source Patent Element

Base soybean genetic framework

PTD Variation

Introduction of abiotic stress response gene for drought tolerance

Obviousness Reasoning

Drought tolerance is a well-established target for genetic modification, with multiple known gene pathways that can be predictably introduced to improve plant water efficiency

Source Patent Element

Original soybean cultivar genetic composition

PTD Variation

Backcrossing to introduce brown stem rot resistance

Obviousness Reasoning

Introgression of disease resistance traits through backcrossing is a standard and predictable breeding technique for improving crop resilience

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar cellular regeneration capabilities

PTD Variation

Genetic modification to increase embryo size by 15%

Obviousness Reasoning

Embryo size modification represents a known and predictable genetic engineering approach for crop improvement, using established molecular breeding techniques

Source Patent Element

Base soybean genetic structure

PTD Variation

Genetic modification to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Obviousness Reasoning

Reducing environmental impact through genetic modification is a recognized and systematic approach in modern agricultural biotechnology, representing a predictable extension of existing breeding strategies

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856916 and the disclosed genetic modification strategies, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed soybean cultivar variations obvious and non-patentable. The systematic genetic modifications represent predictable extensions of known agricultural biotechnology techniques, applying standard molecular breeding approaches to address recognized limitations in crop performance and environmental sustainability.

Original Patent Information

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