Advanced Soybean Variety: Precision Agriculture Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856918_0003_PTD

Published: October 26, 2025

Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Soybean Variety: Precision Agriculture Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856918_0003_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856918_0003_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. 11,856,918.

Background and Problem Solved

The original soybean variety 01084034, while exhibiting improved traits, still faces limitations in terms of crop yields, farming practices, and supply chain transparency. The present invention addresses these limitations by combining the soybean variety with advanced technologies to create a more efficient, sustainable, and connected agricultural ecosystem.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The invention's novelty lies in the synergistic integration of the soybean variety 01084034 with advanced technologies, creating a holistic system that addresses the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step resides in the unexpected combination of these technologies, resulting in a more efficient, sustainable, and connected agricultural ecosystem.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include integrating the soybean variety with other advanced technologies, such as robotics, drones, or satellite imaging, to further enhance crop yields and sustainability. Variations may also include adapting the systems for use with other crop varieties or in different agricultural contexts.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The invention has significant commercial potential in the agricultural technology, food processing, and packaging industries. The market for precision agriculture, sustainable packaging, and blockchain-based supply chain management is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, providing a substantial opportunity for the invention to make a meaningful impact.

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 and plant breeding, specifically soybean variety development and precision agriculture technologies, requiring advanced degrees in plant science, genetics, or agricultural engineering with expertise in crop improvement and technological integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with knowledge of plant breeding techniques, genetic modification, agricultural IoT technologies, and data-driven farming systems, capable of integrating emerging technologies with traditional crop development strategies

Obviousness Rationale

The PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable combinations of known agricultural technologies with the source soybean variety, applying standard technological integration techniques that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner. The proposed systems leverage existing precision agriculture frameworks and apply them to a specific soybean variety in a manner consistent with established technological convergence practices. A PHOSITA would recognize these integrations as logical extensions of existing agricultural innovation methodologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Soybean variety 01084034 with specific genetic characteristics

PTD Variation

AI-powered agricultural monitoring platform integrating variety-specific data collection

Obviousness Reasoning

Applying machine learning and sensor technologies to crop-specific data collection represents a known technique for enhancing agricultural productivity, with predictable results in crop management

Source Patent Element

Plant breeding methodology for soybean variety development

PTD Variation

IoT-enabled precision farming system with real-time environmental monitoring

Obviousness Reasoning

Integrating sensor technologies with crop varieties is a standard approach in modern agricultural research, representing an obvious technological extension with expected performance improvements

Source Patent Element

Genetic characteristics of soybean variety 01084034

PTD Variation

Blockchain-based supply chain tracking for variety-specific product verification

Obviousness Reasoning

Implementing traceability technologies for agricultural products is a well-established practice, representing a straightforward application of existing supply chain management techniques

Source Patent Element

Soybean genetic composition

PTD Variation

Biodegradable packaging material derived from variety-specific biomass

Obviousness Reasoning

Developing alternative material applications from agricultural products is a predictable innovation pathway, utilizing known chemical and material science techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856918 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed agricultural technology integrations obvious and non-inventive, thereby establishing prior art that would render subsequent similar claims anticipated or obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,856,918
Title	Soybean variety 01084034
Assignee(s)	MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC