Soybean D2011907 Breeding for Consistent Trait 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, herbicide tolerance, and improved nutritional quality, as they rely on conventional breeding procedures that are time-consuming and unpredictable, and often result in varied genetic combinations that are difficult to replicate.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety D2011907, which is adapted for mid-group 1 growing regions and possesses specific traits like resistance to diseases, insects, and herbicides, achieved through a combination of breeding techniques including bulk and single plant selection, and potentially enhanced by genetic transformation to introduce desired loci, allowing for the production of seeds and plants with consistent physiological and morphological characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional breeding procedures are used to develop soybean varieties with desirable traits, then disease resistance and herbicide tolerance can be achieved, but the breeding process becomes time-consuming and unpredictable with varied genetic combinations that are difficult to replicate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconsistency of desirable traitsVSAvoidbreeding development time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-selecting parental lines with specific desirable traits (disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, yield components) before crossing. The breeding program systematically identifies and combines specific genetic traits from different parents, making the breeding process more predictable and reproducible while reducing the time required to develop new varieties with consistent desirable characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional breeding methods are used to combine multiple desirable traits, then improved agronomic quality can be achieved, but the genetic combinations become complex and difficult to replicate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveagronomic qualityVSAvoidgenetic combination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by breaking down the complex breeding process into distinct stages: selecting parents with specific traits, performing controlled crosses, evaluating F1 hybrids for desired characteristics, and systematically advancing promising lines. This segmented approach to trait combination makes the complex genetic breeding process more manageable and reproducible

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If conventional breeding procedures are used to develop high-yielding varieties, then grain production can be increased, but the process requires numerous steps and generations of selection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegrain yieldVSAvoidbreeding process steps
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-evaluating parental lines for yield-related traits before crossing, and by systematically selecting and advancing only those F1 hybrids that demonstrate superior yield potential. This preliminary selection and structured advancement process reduces the number of breeding steps required to develop high-yielding varieties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8669431B2Soybean variety D2011907
Publication Date: 2014.03.11 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D2011907. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D2011907. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D2011907 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D2011907 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.