Soybean Variety A1036077 Breeding via Marker-Assisted Selection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current soybean breeding methods face challenges in developing stable, high-yielding varieties with desirable traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional quality, as they rely on conventional breeding techniques that are time-consuming and unpredictable, leading to significant research costs and variability in resulting soybean varieties.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety A1036077, which combines improved traits through specific breeding techniques including backcrossing, genetic transformation, and marker-assisted selection, allowing for the introduction of desirable genes for herbicide resistance, disease resistance, and enhanced nutritional quality, while maintaining the overall agronomic characteristics of the soybean.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used, then soybean varieties can be developed with desirable traits, but the process is time-consuming and unpredictable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepredictability of breeding outcomeVSAvoidbreeding development time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical breeding methods (cross-pollination, selection, and generation advancement) with molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction, PCR amplification of specific loci, and genetic marker analysis. This substitution enables direct genetic manipulation and screening, dramatically reducing the time required to develop varieties with desired traits while improving predictability through molecular-level control and analysis.

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

2Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used, then soybean varieties can be developed, but research costs are significant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebreeding program effectivenessVSAvoidresearch cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameters of the breeding process by shifting from phenotypic selection to genotypic analysis. By using DNA-based markers and PCR techniques to directly analyze genetic loci, the method enables early-stage screening of breeding candidates, reducing the need for extensive field trials and multi-generation testing. This parameter change from visual/physical trait assessment to molecular-level genetic analysis significantly reduces research costs while maintaining or improving breeding program effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional breeding techniques are used, then soybean varieties with improved traits can be developed, but variability in resulting varieties is significant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait consistency in soybean varietiesVSAvoidbreeding cycle duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces imprecise conventional breeding methods with precise molecular techniques. By using PCR to amplify specific genetic loci and DNA markers to identify exact genetic variations, the method enables breeders to select for specific traits with high precision. This molecular-level control ensures consistent trait expression across varieties while reducing the time required to achieve desired trait consistency, as genetic markers provide direct evidence of trait presence without requiring multiple generations of testing.

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

Data Source

PatentUS8816166B2Soybean variety A1036077
Publication Date: 2014.08.26 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036077. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036077. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036077 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036077 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.