Soybean Variety 01072346 Genetic Stability and Trait Introgression

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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 predict and require extensive research efforts due to the complexity of genetic combinations and environmental factors.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety 01072346, which incorporates specific genetic modifications and locus conversions, including transgenic genes for herbicide resistance and disease resistance, achieved through genetic transformation and backcrossing techniques, allowing for the introduction of desirable traits while maintaining the morphological and physiological characteristics of the original variety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional soybean breeding methods are used, then existing varieties can be maintained, but developing stable, high-yielding varieties with improved traits is difficult and requires extensive research efforts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictability of breeding outcomesVSAvoidresearch time required
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 for desired traits. By changing the approach from conventional phenotypic selection to molecular parameter-based selection, the breeding process achieves greater predictability and reduces the time required to develop new varieties with improved traits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If multiple traits are combined in a single variety, then agronomic performance improves, but the complexity of genetic combinations increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex genetic improvement process into distinct components: identifying specific genetic markers, selecting parent lines with desired traits, and using molecular characterization to track inheritance. This segmentation allows for the systematic combination of multiple traits (disease resistance, drought tolerance, herbicide resistance, yield) while managing the complexity through structured approach rather than attempting to address all factors simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If transgenic genes are introduced for herbicide resistance, then herbicide resistance is achieved, but the complexity of genetic transformation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveherbicide resistanceVSAvoidgenetic transformation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses molecular markers as intermediaries to facilitate and simplify the genetic transformation process. These markers serve as detectable indicators that track the introduction and inheritance of transgenic genes, making the complex transformation process more controllable and verifiable. The markers allow researchers to monitor whether the desired genetic modifications have been successfully introduced without needing to directly observe complex molecular interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10999998B2Soybean variety 01072346
Publication Date: 2021.05.11 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072346. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072346. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072346 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072346 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.