Advanced Soybean Cultivar: Extreme Environment Adaptation

Publication ID: 24-11856916_0009_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Cultivar: Extreme Environment Adaptation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856916_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856916_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. 11,856,916.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed soybean cultivar 06380605, which, while possessing desirable traits, lacks specific adaptations for extreme environments and niche markets. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel solutions tailored to these unique operational conditions.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of soybean cultivar 06380605 for specialized applications, distinct from the original patent's general-purpose cultivar. The inventive step lies in the integration of drought-resistant irrigation systems, temperature-regulation modules, disease-resistant breeding methods, flood-resistant cultivars, abiotic stress monitoring systems, and salt-tolerant fertilizers to create a suite of solutions tailored to extreme environments and niche markets.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of other types of irrigation systems, different temperature-regulation modules, or alternative breeding methods. Variations of the flood-resistant cultivar could be developed for specific types of flooding, such as flash flooding or tidal flooding. The abiotic stress monitoring system could be integrated with other climate-control modules or used in conjunction with other types of sensors.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions prone to extreme weather conditions, high-security agricultural applications, disaster relief efforts, and areas with high salinity. The invention could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and government agencies involved in disaster relief and food security initiatives.

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, specifically soybean breeding and genetic modification, focusing on cultivar development and environmental adaptation techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with expertise in soybean breeding, molecular genetics, and crop improvement techniques, holding at least a Master's degree with practical experience in plant breeding and genetic modification

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source soybean cultivar's fundamental characteristics. The PTD's modifications leverage standard agricultural breeding and environmental adaptation techniques that are well-established in crop improvement methodologies. These variations demonstrate systematic approaches to addressing known agricultural challenges using conventional genetic and agricultural engineering strategies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean cultivar 06380605 with established genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

Drought-resistant irrigation system and temperature-regulation module

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting crop cultivars to environmental stress is a standard practice in agricultural engineering, using known techniques for modifying irrigation and temperature control to enhance plant resilience

Source Patent Element

Base soybean genetic line

PTD Variation

Breeding method for enhanced disease resistance through controlled cross-breeding

Obviousness Reasoning

Cross-breeding for disease resistance is a predictable and routine technique in plant breeding, representing a finite set of known approaches to genetic improvement

Source Patent Element

Original soybean cultivar genetic profile

PTD Variation

Flood-resistant cultivar with improved yield under flooded conditions

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing stress-tolerant crop variants is a well-established method in agricultural genetics, using systematic genetic modification to address environmental challenges

Source Patent Element

Base genetic characteristics of soybean cultivar

PTD Variation

Abiotic stress monitoring system with integrated climate-control module

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing sensor and monitoring technologies for crop management represents a predictable technological extension using standard agricultural engineering principles

Source Patent Element

Original soybean genetic line

PTD Variation

Salt-tolerant fertilizer application method for high-salinity environments

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing strategies for crop cultivation in challenging soil conditions is a known and systematic approach in agricultural science, using predictable modification techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, based on the teachings of US Patent 11856916. The proposed modifications represent systematic, predictable extensions of known soybean breeding and agricultural engineering techniques, utilizing standard methodologies for crop improvement and environmental adaptation.

Original Patent Information

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