Soybean Variety D5124857 Breeding Segmentation

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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 results.

Innovation Solution

The development of the soybean variety D5124857, which includes methods for crossing and breeding to introduce specific traits like herbicide resistance, disease resistance, and improved nutritional quality through genetic transformation and backcrossing, allowing for the creation of stable and high-yielding soybean plants.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional breeding techniques are used to develop soybean varieties, then genetic diversity and trait combinations can be achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and unpredictable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetrait combination capabilityVSAvoidbreeding cycle duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-selecting parental lines with desired traits (herbicide resistance, disease resistance, yield characteristics) before crossing. The breeding program systematically evaluates and selects parents based on predetermined criteria, reducing the time needed for random selection and accelerating the breeding process while maintaining genetic diversity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms through systematic evaluation of breeding progeny for desired traits. Performance data from field trials and laboratory assessments feed back into the selection process, allowing breeders to make informed decisions about which lines to advance. This feedback loop reduces unpredictability by providing objective criteria for selection while maintaining efficient progression through breeding stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If conventional breeding methods are employed, then natural genetic recombination occurs, but research costs increase due to unpredictability and extended timelines

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegenetic recombination reliabilityVSAvoidresearch cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes key parameters of the breeding process by implementing standardized evaluation protocols, controlled crossing designs, and systematic data collection methods. These parameter changes transform the breeding program from an unpredictable, resource-intensive process to a more reliable and cost-efficient operation with measurable outcomes at each stage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes mechanical/manual breeding operations with more systematic and efficient methods. This includes using mechanical means for emasculation and pollination control, implementing automated data collection systems for trait evaluation, and applying statistical methods to analyze breeding results. These substitutions reduce labor costs and improve reliability while maintaining natural genetic recombination benefits.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple breeding objectives are pursued simultaneously, then comprehensive variety improvement is achieved, but program complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-trait improvement capabilityVSAvoidbreeding program complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the breeding program into distinct phases, each focused on specific objectives. The program segments trait improvement into separate breeding cycles - one focusing on herbicide resistance, another on disease resistance, and subsequent cycles on yield optimization. This segmentation reduces overall program complexity by breaking down multiple objectives into manageable, sequential tasks while achieving comprehensive variety improvement over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS7977541B2Soybean variety D5124857
Publication Date: 2011.07.12 MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC

AI summary

The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D5124857. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D5124857. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D5124857 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D5124857 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.