Origin Agritech Ltd. announced on October 21, 2024, the establishment of the 'Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium' in partnership with China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd. This consortium is designed to license Origin's GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant (IR/HT) traits to a wider range of industry players. It also aims to accelerate the application of Origin's gene editing technology in breeding programs across China's key agricultural regions.
The consortium follows the company's receipt of a GMO safety certificate for its transgenic maize, BBL2-2, in May 2024. Origin's breakthrough gene editing technology, including the world's first efficient genetic transformation system for maize induction line Hi3, is central to this mission. This system can reduce the traditional breeding timeline for trait improvement from three to four years to just one year.
China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has invested 67 million yuan to establish a molecular marker laboratory capable of processing over 1 million samples annually. The consortium has already established cooperative relationships with dozens of breeding companies across China, working to improve over 100 corn varieties. This partnership is expected to significantly accelerate the commercialization of Origin's biotechnology innovations and expand royalty opportunities.
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