Wheat Cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM Breeding via Molecular Markers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wheat breeding techniques face challenges in developing cultivars that combine desirable traits such as high seed yield, disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional quality, while maintaining agronomic quality and adaptability to various environmental conditions.

Innovation Solution

The development of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM, which involves a hard red spring type wheat bred for spring planting in specific regions, incorporating traits like resistance to herbicides, diseases, and improved nutritional content through genetic transformation and traditional breeding methods, along with specific breeding and cultivation practices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional breeding methods are used to combine multiple desirable traits, then the complexity of the breeding program increases, but the ability to achieve high seed yield, disease resistance, and drought tolerance simultaneously is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisease resistanceVSAvoidbreeding program complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing molecular markers to detect and select for specific genetic traits at the DNA level, transforming the breeding process from phenotypic selection to genotypic selection. This allows simultaneous tracking of multiple traits (disease resistance, yield, drought tolerance) through molecular assays, reducing the complexity of managing multiple breeding programs while improving reliability of trait incorporation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical/phenotypic breeding methods with molecular marker-assisted selection. Instead of relying on visual observation and manual selection of plant traits, the invention uses DNA-based molecular markers to detect and select for desired genetic characteristics, thereby reducing breeding program complexity while enhancing the reliability of trait combination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If multiple traits are combined in a single cultivar through extensive breeding, then the nutritional quality and yield improve, but the adaptability to various environmental conditions may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseed yieldVSAvoidenvironmental adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the breeding program into distinct modular components, each targeting specific traits (yield, disease resistance, drought tolerance, nutritional quality). Molecular markers enable independent selection and combination of these trait modules, allowing breeders to assemble cultivars with optimized trait combinations while maintaining adaptability through systematic, rather than haphazard, trait integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies universality by developing a multi-functional molecular marker system that can simultaneously detect and select for multiple different traits (yield, disease resistance, drought tolerance, nutritional quality). This universal selection platform enables a single breeding program to achieve multiple objectives without compromising environmental adaptability, as the same molecular tools can be used across diverse breeding scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Manufacturing precision

If genetic transformation is used to introduce specific traits, then the precision of trait introduction improves, but the complexity of the transformation process and regulatory requirements increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait introduction precisionVSAvoidtransformation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the intermediary principle by using molecular markers as mediators between the genetic transformation process and the final trait expression. Rather than directly introducing complex transgenic constructs, the invention uses molecular markers to track and select for the desired genetic modifications, simplifying the transformation process while maintaining precision in trait introduction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies feedback by using molecular marker analysis to monitor and verify the successful introduction and expression of desired traits during the transformation process. This feedback mechanism allows for real-time selection and verification of transformed plants with the correct genetic modifications, improving precision while managing process complexity through systematic verification at each breeding stage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10143162B2Wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM
Publication Date: 2018.12.04 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0309RM. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0309RM with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.