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Advanced Soybean Cultivar for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11856917_0009_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_0009_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856917_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. 11,856,917.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean cultivar 02220303 patent provided a novel and distinctive soybean cultivar. However, the existing patent did not address the specific challenges of extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, and saline environments. The present invention solves this problem by adapting the original cultivar for these unique operational environments, providing a critical solution for these niche markets.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims provide a novel and non-obvious adaptation of the original soybean cultivar 02220303 for specialized and niche applications. The inventive step lies in the combination of the original cultivar with specific traits and characteristics that enable its growth in extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, and saline environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adapting the soybean cultivar 02220303 for growth in other extreme environments, such as high-altitude or arid regions. Variations of the invention could also include integrating the soybean cultivar with other crops or agricultural systems to create more resilient and adaptable agricultural ecosystems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the areas of disaster relief, high-security food production, climate change mitigation, and saline agriculture. The target markets include government agencies, NGOs, and private companies involved in disaster relief, food security, and environmental sustainability.

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 genetic engineering, requiring advanced degrees in plant science, genetics, or related agricultural disciplines with expertise in crop breeding techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A plant geneticist or agricultural scientist with knowledge of soybean genetics, stress tolerance mechanisms, environmental adaptation strategies, and standard genetic modification techniques for crop improvement

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source soybean cultivar 02220303, applying standard genetic engineering and agricultural adaptation techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The proposed modifications leverage known genetic engineering approaches to enhance crop resilience and utility. These variations represent logical, incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with contemporary plant biotechnology methods.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Original soybean cultivar 02220303 with baseline genetic characteristics
PTD Variation
Genetic modifications for salt tolerance and abiotic stress resistance
Obviousness Reasoning
Standard genetic engineering techniques for crop stress tolerance are well-established, and introducing salt resistance genes represents a predictable solution for expanding agricultural environments
Source Patent Element
Basic soybean plant genetic structure
PTD Variation
Enhanced carbon sequestration capabilities through targeted genetic modifications
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying plant metabolic pathways to increase carbon capture is a known technique in plant biotechnology, representing an obvious optimization strategy
Source Patent Element
Original soybean cultivar with standard growth characteristics
PTD Variation
Containerized, rapidly deployable agricultural system for emergency food production
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting crop varieties for controlled, portable environments is a predictable engineering solution with well-understood methodological approaches
Source Patent Element
Base genetic sequence of soybean cultivar 02220303
PTD Variation
High-security indoor cultivation system with enhanced surveillance integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Controlled environment agriculture techniques are standard practice, and securing agricultural production represents an obvious technological extension
Source Patent Element
Original plant breeding and genetic modification techniques
PTD Variation
Extreme weather and high-altitude adaptation strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Genetic adaptation to challenging environments is a well-established approach in crop development, representing a predictable application of known biotechnological methods
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed herein 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 11856917 (soybean cultivar 02220303). The proposed modifications represent predictable extensions of existing agricultural biotechnology techniques, employing standard genetic engineering approaches to enhance crop resilience, utility, and environmental adaptability.

Original Patent Information

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