Soybean Variety Breeding Using Pre-Characterized Trait Introgression
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Solution Overview
Problem
The development of stable, high-yielding soybean varieties that are agronomically sound and possess desirable traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved fatty acid profiles is a time-consuming process requiring precise planning and resource efficiency, with existing methods taking six to twelve years from cross to delivery.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of the novel soybean variety 5PLMR07, which combines desirable traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved fatty acid profiles, through methods of crossing, introgression of transgenic or mutant traits, and characterization, to create soybean plants and plant parts with enhanced agronomic characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional plant breeding methods are used to develop new soybean varieties, then desirable traits can be combined in a single variety, but the process takes six to twelve years from the first cross to delivery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by using pre-existing germplasm lines with known desirable traits (such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved fatty acid profiles) that have been developed and characterized before the breeding program begins. This allows the breeder to start with materials that already possess the desired characteristics, reducing the time needed to develop new varieties while maintaining reliable trait combination.
2Reliability
If multiple desirable traits are combined in a single variety, then agronomic performance is improved, but the complexity of the breeding program increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the breeding program into distinct phases: selection of germplasm with specific traits, crossing programs organized by trait combination, and evaluation phases. Each germplasm line is characterized for specific traits (disease resistance, drought tolerance, fatty acid profiles) separately before integration, which simplifies the overall program management while achieving multiple desirable traits in the final variety.
3Reliability
If germplasm is selected to meet program goals, then specific traits are achieved, but the process requires precise planning and efficient resource use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by systematically evaluating and selecting germplasm based on specific measurable parameters such as disease resistance levels, drought tolerance scores, and fatty acid profile compositions. By defining clear selection criteria and thresholds for these parameters, the breeding program achieves reliable trait achievement while improving efficiency through objective, data-driven decision-making rather than subjective evaluation.
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AI summary
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLMR07 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLMR07, cells from soybean variety 5PLMR07, plants of soybean 5PLMR07, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLMR07. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLMR07 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLMR07, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLMR07, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLMR07. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLMR07 are further provided.