Advanced Soybean Cultivar for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856917_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Cultivar for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856917_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856917_0004_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. 11,856,917.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean cultivar 02220303 patent addressed the need for a new and distinctive soybean cultivar. However, the patent did not provide solutions for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The present invention addresses this limitation by adapting the cultivar for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude regions, and high-salinity areas, thereby expanding the cultivar's applicability and value.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of the present invention lies in the adaptation of soybean cultivar 02220303 for specialized environments, which is non-obvious in light of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the combination of the cultivar with specific technologies and techniques to address the unique challenges of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-altitude regions, and high-salinity areas.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adaptations for other specialized environments, such as soybean cultivation in areas with high radiation levels or in space exploration. Additionally, variations of the invention could involve the use of different soybean cultivars or the integration of other crops with the specialized solutions disclosed herein.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, disaster relief, and environmental conservation. The invention could be marketed to governments, NGOs, and private companies operating in high-security, disaster-stricken, or extreme weather environments, as well as to organizations focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01H6/542
A A01 A01H5/10

Field of Art

Plant Biotechnology and Agricultural Genetics, specifically focused on soybean cultivar development and environmental adaptation breeding

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with expertise in crop breeding, genetic modification, and stress-resistant plant development, holding at least a Master's degree with practical experience in crop improvement techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A skilled practitioner would recognize that the specialized environmental adaptations proposed in the PTD represent predictable extensions of standard plant breeding techniques applied to the source soybean cultivar. The variations demonstrate standard approaches to addressing agricultural challenges through targeted genetic modification and cultivation strategies. These adaptations align with established methodologies in crop science for developing stress-resistant plant varieties.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Soybean cultivar 02220303 with base genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
High-security cultivation system with surveillance monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating monitoring technologies with crop cultivation is a predictable design choice in precision agriculture, representing a routine application of existing surveillance techniques to plant breeding
Source Patent Element
Base genetic structure of soybean cultivar
PTD Variation
Genetic engineering for high-altitude and low-oxygen environment adaptation
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying plant genetics for environmental stress tolerance is a well-established technique in crop science, using known genetic engineering approaches to enhance plant survivability
Source Patent Element
Original soybean breeding methodology
PTD Variation
Developing variant cultivars with increased drought and flood resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Creating stress-resistant crop variants through selective breeding is a standard practice in agricultural genetics, representing a predictable solution to environmental challenges
Source Patent Element
Base genetic characteristics of soybean cultivar
PTD Variation
Adaptation for high-salinity agricultural environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing salt-tolerant crop varieties is a known and systematic approach in agricultural research, using established genetic modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Original soybean cultivar breeding approach
PTD Variation
Disaster relief agricultural production strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying crop varieties to emergency and challenging agricultural scenarios represents a logical extension of standard plant breeding objectives
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856917 and the disclosed variations, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the proposed soybean cultivar adaptations obvious and non-inventive. The PTD demonstrates that the claimed environmental modifications represent predictable applications of standard plant breeding and genetic engineering techniques to the source cultivar, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipated by existing prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,917
TitleSoybean cultivar 02220303
Assignee(s)M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.