Soybean Variety 01064669 Breeding via Molecular Markers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current soybean breeding methods face challenges in developing stable, high-yielding varieties with improved traits such as disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, and nutritional quality, which are difficult to predict and require extensive research and resources due to the complexity of genetic combinations and environmental factors.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety 01064669, which includes specific genetic loci conferring traits like herbicide resistance, disease resistance, and improved nutritional quality, achieved through a combination of traditional breeding techniques and genetic transformation, allowing for the introduction of desired traits while maintaining the overall morphological and physiological characteristics of the parent variety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional breeding techniques are used to develop soybean varieties with improved traits, then genetic diversity and trait combination are enhanced, but the process becomes extremely complex and resource-intensive with unpredictable outcomes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait combinationVSAvoidbreeding process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the breeding process by using molecular markers to identify and track specific genes or QTLs associated with desired traits. This allows breeders to focus on specific genetic segments rather than managing entire genomes, simplifying the complex process of trait combination while maintaining genetic diversity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces molecular markers as intermediaries between phenotypic selection and genotypic analysis. These markers serve as reliable proxies for desired traits, enabling indirect selection that reduces the unpredictability and complexity of traditional breeding while maintaining the ability to combine multiple traits effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If extensive research and resources are invested in traditional breeding to achieve desired traits, then trait improvement is possible, but the time required and cost increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait improvementVSAvoidbreeding cycle time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by conducting molecular marker analysis and genetic evaluation at early breeding stages rather than waiting for phenotypic expression. This allows breeders to identify promising genetic combinations early in the breeding process, significantly reducing the time required to develop improved varieties while maintaining reliable trait improvement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If multiple genes and environmental factors are considered in breeding, then prediction accuracy of trait expression improves, but the complexity and difficulty of the breeding program increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait prediction accuracyVSAvoidgenetic and environmental interaction analysis
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses molecular markers as intermediaries that directly link genotypes to phenotypes, bypassing the need to directly measure and analyze complex environmental interactions. This approach maintains high prediction accuracy by focusing on genetic determinants while simplifying the measurement and analysis process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex phenotypic observation and environmental control systems with molecular marker-based genetic analysis. This substitution uses biochemical assays instead of extensive field trials and environmental manipulations, reducing the difficulty of detection and measurement while maintaining or improving prediction accuracy.

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

Data Source

PatentUS10314265B2Soybean variety 01064669
Publication Date: 2019.06.11 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064669. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064669. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064669 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064669 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.