Soybean Variety 01067531 Breeding via Merging and Segmentation

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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, drought tolerance, and herbicide resistance, which are difficult to combine effectively using conventional breeding techniques.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety 01067531, which incorporates specific genetic loci conferring traits like herbicide resistance, disease resistance, and improved agronomic characteristics through genetic transformation and backcrossing, allowing for the combination of desirable traits in a single variety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional breeding techniques are used, then breeding simplicity is maintained, but the ability to combine multiple desirable traits (disease resistance, drought tolerance, herbicide resistance) is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to combine multiple desirable traitsVSAvoidbreeding process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges conventional backcrossing methodology with genetic transformation techniques to create a hybrid breeding approach. This combination allows the integration of multiple desirable traits (disease resistance, drought tolerance, herbicide resistance) into a single soybean variety more effectively than conventional breeding alone, while the systematic protocol maintains manageable process complexity through structured steps including marker-assisted selection and controlled backcrossing generations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple traits are introduced through genetic transformation, then trait combination capability is improved, but the complexity of the breeding program increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait combination capabilityVSAvoidbreeding program complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the breeding program into distinct, manageable phases: (1) initial genetic transformation to introduce desired traits, (2) backcrossing to recurrent parent to stabilize genetics, (3) marker-assisted selection to identify and select plants with desired traits, and (4) field testing and variety release. This segmentation reduces overall program complexity by breaking down the complex task of multi-trait integration into systematic steps with clear objectives and deliverables at each stage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If conventional breeding is used, then process simplicity is maintained, but breeding efficiency and speed of developing new varieties is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebreeding efficiency and speedVSAvoidbreeding methodology complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action through marker-assisted selection, where molecular markers are used to identify and select plants carrying desired traits before they are fully phenotypically expressed. This allows breeders to make selection decisions earlier in the breeding process, significantly accelerating variety development. The preliminary identification of desirable genetic combinations through markers enables faster progression through breeding generations compared to relying solely on phenotypic observation in conventional breeding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10342201B2Soybean variety 01067531
Publication Date: 2019.07.09 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067531. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067531. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067531 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067531 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.