Soybean Variety 01052124 Breeding Predictability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current soybean breeding methods face challenges in developing stable, high-yielding varieties with desirable traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional quality, as they rely on conventional breeding techniques that are time-consuming and unpredictable, and often result in varied genetic combinations.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety 01052124, which incorporates a single locus conversion, including transgenic genes for herbicide resistance and disease resistance, and is suitable for use in breeding programs to produce hybrid seeds and plants with consistent agronomic traits, using methods like backcrossing and genetic transformation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used, then breeding programs can be conducted, but the process is time-consuming and unpredictable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictability of breeding outcomesVSAvoidbreeding cycle duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transitioning from conventional phenotypic selection to molecular marker-assisted selection, changing the detection parameter from physical traits to genetic markers. This enables earlier and more reliable identification of desired traits, reducing breeding time while improving predictability of outcomes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/conventional breeding system with a molecular biology-based system using genetic markers and DNA analysis. This substitution allows for more precise and rapid selection of desirable traits without relying on time-consuming phenotypic observation and manual selection processes.

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

2Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used, then variety development can proceed, but desirable traits combine unpredictably

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconsistency of trait combinationVSAvoidbreeding program complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional phenotypic selection with molecular marker-assisted selection, using DNA-based detection to identify and track specific genes. This provides more reliable and consistent combination of desirable traits while actually simplifying the breeding process through targeted selection rather than complex multi-generational screening.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces molecular markers as intermediary elements that mediate between the breeder's goals and the actual trait selection. These markers serve as detectable proxies for desirable traits, enabling more reliable prediction and consistency in trait combination without requiring complex monitoring of multiple generations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If transgenic genes are introduced, then specific traits like herbicide resistance can be conferred, but genetic modification complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait introduction capabilityVSAvoidgenetic transformation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by introducing specific transgenic genes as discrete, identifiable units rather than attempting to modify the entire genome. This allows for targeted introduction of specific traits (such as herbicide resistance) while maintaining the rest of the plant's natural genetics, thereby reducing overall complexity despite adding functional elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses molecular markers as intermediaries to track and verify the successful introduction of transgenic genes. This intermediary system simplifies the verification process and allows for precise monitoring of genetic modifications, reducing the complexity burden despite the introduction of foreign genes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9585340B2Soybean variety 01052124
Publication Date: 2017.03.07 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052124. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052124. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052124 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052124 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.