Soybean Variety A1026705 Breeding Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current soybean breeding methods face challenges in developing stable, high-yielding soybean varieties that combine desirable traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved agronomic qualities, 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 A1026705, which is adapted for mid-group 1 growing regions, involves a breeding history that includes specific crosses and selection methods to combine traits like disease resistance, herbicide resistance, and improved agronomic characteristics, and can be propagated through methods such as backcrossing and genetic transformation to introduce desired loci, allowing for the creation of hybrid seeds and plants with consistent physiological and morphological characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional breeding methods are used to combine multiple desirable traits, then the complexity of genetic combinations increases, but the predictability and efficiency of breeding outcomes deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecombination of desirable traitsVSAvoidcomplexity of genetic combinations
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the breeding process into distinct generations (P, F1, F2, BC1F1, etc.) with specific selection criteria for each stage. This segmentation allows systematic management of genetic complexity by handling trait combinations in a structured, step-by-step manner rather than attempting to combine all traits simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs preliminary action through pre-planned breeding schemes where the genetic background and trait combinations are predicted based on parental selection. The breeding program is designed in advance with specific objectives for each generation, allowing predictability to be maintained through proactive rather than reactive breeding decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If extensive research efforts are devoted to predicting trait combinations, then the accuracy of trait prediction may improve, but the time and resources required for breeding increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracy of traitsVSAvoidbreeding development time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms through multi-location and multi-year field testing of breeding lines. Performance data from these trials feed back into the breeding program, allowing selection decisions to be refined based on actual observed performance rather than theoretical predictions alone. This feedback loop improves prediction accuracy for future breeding decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies partial action by focusing research and evaluation efforts on key traits that have the greatest impact on breeding success, rather than attempting to evaluate all possible traits equally. This selective approach maintains adequate prediction accuracy for critical traits while reducing the overall time and resources required for comprehensive trait assessment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Stability of the object's composition

If multiple breeding cycles are conducted to stabilize varieties, then the stability and uniformity of the variety improve, but the breeding program duration extends

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety stabilityVSAvoidbreeding program duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic action through structured breeding cycles that repeat at fixed intervals (e.g., annual field trials, systematic generation advancement). Each cycle serves a specific purpose in stabilizing the variety, and the periodic repetition of these standardized cycles ensures consistent progress toward variety stability without unnecessary delays.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses preliminary action by planning the entire multi-cycle breeding program in advance with predetermined selection criteria and advancement schedules. This allows the breeding team to prepare materials and protocols ahead of time, minimizing idle time between cycles and maintaining efficient progress toward variety stabilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8669433B2Soybean variety A1026705
Publication Date: 2014.03.11 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026705. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026705. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026705 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026705 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.