Soybean Variety 01068364 Genetic Trait Stacking

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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 efforts due to the complexity of genetic combinations and environmental factors.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety 01068364, which includes specific genetic modifications and locus conversions for traits like herbicide resistance, disease resistance, and improved nutritional quality, achieved through genetic transformation and backcrossing techniques, allowing for the introduction of desired traits while maintaining the morphological and physiological characteristics of the original variety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional soybean breeding methods are used, then variety development is achieved, but the process is unpredictable and requires extensive research efforts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictability of breeding outcomesVSAvoidresearch duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing specific genetic markers and molecular characteristics to define and select soybean varieties. By changing the selection parameters from purely phenotypic to genotypic-based criteria, the breeding process becomes more predictable and can be accelerated through marker-assisted selection, reducing the time required for variety development while improving reliability of outcomes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If multiple traits are combined in soybean varieties, then agronomic performance improves, but genetic complexity increases making breeding difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveagronomic performanceVSAvoidgenetic combination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex genetic improvement process into separate, manageable components. Each desirable trait (disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, nutritional quality) is addressed through specific genetic markers and parental selection, allowing the breeding program to systematically combine multiple traits without being overwhelmed by genetic complexity. This modular approach enables targeted selection and simplifies the breeding workflow.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional breeding is used without genetic modification, then regulatory simplicity is maintained, but trait improvement is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait improvement capabilityVSAvoidbreeding process simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the intermediary principle by using molecular markers and genetic transformation techniques as mediators between the desired traits and the breeding process. These intermediaries enable precise introduction and tracking of specific genes (such as herbicide resistance or disease resistance genes) without requiring complete redesign of the breeding program. The markers serve as intermediaries that facilitate trait selection and verification, enhancing adaptability while maintaining process manageability through standardized molecular techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20200060139A1Soybean variety 01068364
Publication Date: 2020.02.27 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068364. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068364. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068364 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068364 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.