Soybean Variety A1037492 Breeding Stability

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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 genetic variability and environmental sensitivity.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety A1037492, which incorporates specific breeding techniques like backcrossing and genetic transformation to introduce desired traits like herbicide resistance, disease resistance, and improved nutritional quality, while maintaining the morphological and physiological characteristics of the original variety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used to develop soybean varieties with desirable traits, then the breeding process is time-consuming and unpredictable, but the resulting varieties exhibit genetic variability and environmental sensitivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebreeding predictabilityVSAvoidbreeding cycle duration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing molecular markers and genetic transformation techniques to alter the breeding parameters from conventional phenotypic selection to genotypic selection. This enables precise control over trait inheritance patterns, reducing breeding cycle time while improving predictability of desirable traits such as disease resistance and yield stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/conventional breeding system with a biotechnological system involving genetic transformation and molecular marker assistance. This substitution allows for more efficient trait transfer and variety development, reducing the time required while enhancing the reliability of breeding outcomes through controlled genetic modification rather than random cross-pollination.

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

2Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used to combine desirable traits, then the process is simple and accessible, but the outcome is unpredictable and results in genetic variability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait stabilityVSAvoidbreeding method complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical breeding methods with biotechnological tools including genetic transformation and molecular marker analysis. This substitution provides more reliable trait stability through controlled genetic modification while the complexity is managed through standardized protocols and molecular tools that simplify the overall process despite the advanced techniques involved.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces molecular markers as intermediaries between the breeding objectives and the actual variety development. These markers serve as detectable indicators of desirable traits, allowing breeders to select and track specific genetic combinations more reliably, thereby reducing genetic variability and improving trait stability without requiring overly complex breeding procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If conventional breeding techniques are used to develop high-yielding varieties, then the methods are widely applicable, but the varieties show environmental sensitivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveyield stabilityVSAvoidenvironmental adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing molecular markers and genetic transformation to modify the genetic parameters of soybean varieties. This enables the development of varieties with enhanced yield stability that maintain consistent performance across different environmental conditions through controlled genetic modification rather than reliance on environmental adaptability from conventional breeding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS8901390B2Soybean variety A1037492
Publication Date: 2014.12.02 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037492. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037492. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037492 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037492 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.