Origin Agritech Showcases Advanced Biotechnology Capabilities and Announces Landmark Partnership at International Seed Industry Conference
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) announced major advances in biotechnology and a significant partnership at the 4th Sanya International Seed Industry Conference. The company formed a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University and Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, focusing on corn 'smart plant type' improvement.
Key achievements include: establishing four provincial R&D platforms, developing a large-scale corn genetic platform, creating the world's first corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing system, accumulating nearly 300,000 corn germplasm resources, and obtaining authorization for multiple gene editing traits. The company secured a second-generation BT and GT GMO corn BBL2-2 biosafety certificate in May 2024.
Origin also established the 'Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium' with China Golden Marker Biotechnology, launching four biotechnology services: BBL2-2 transgenic applications, molecular marker and variety improvement, gene editing trait improvement, and corn mutant library applications.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) ha annunciato importanti progressi nella biotecnologia e una significativa partnership durante la 4ª Conferenza Internazionale sulla Industria dei Semi di Sanya. L'azienda ha formato una partnership a tre vie con l'Università Agraria Cinese e l'Accademia di Scienze Agrarie e Forestali di Pechino, concentrandosi sul miglioramento del tipo 'smart plant' di mais.
I risultati chiave includono: l'istituzione di quattro piattaforme R&S provinciali, lo sviluppo di una piattaforma genetica per il mais su larga scala, la creazione del primo sistema al mondo di editing genetico Hi3 per l'induzione di haploidi di mais, l'accumulo di quasi 300.000 risorse di germoplasma di mais e l'ottenimento dell'autorizzazione per molteplici tratti di editing genetico. L'azienda ha ottenuto un certificato di biosicurezza per il mais BT e GT di seconda generazione BBL2-2 nel maggio 2024.
Origin ha anche istituito il 'Consorzio dei Servizi di Selezione Biologica di Origin Marker' con la China Golden Marker Biotechnology, lanciando quattro servizi biotecnologici: applicazioni transgeniche BBL2-2, miglioramento di marcatori molecolari e varietà, miglioramento di tratti di editing genetico e applicazioni della libreria di mutanti di mais.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) anunció importantes avances en biotecnología y una asociación significativa en la 4ª Conferencia Internacional de la Industria de Semillas de Sanya. La empresa formó una asociación tripartita con la Universidad Agrícola de China y la Academia de Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales de Beijing, centrando sus esfuerzos en la mejora del tipo de planta de maíz 'smart plant'.
Los logros clave incluyen: el establecimiento de cuatro plataformas de I+D provinciales, el desarrollo de una plataforma genética de maíz a gran escala, la creación del primer sistema de edición genética Hi3 del mundo para la inducción de haploides de maíz, la acumulación de casi 300,000 recursos de germoplasma de maíz y la obtención de autorización para múltiples rasgos de edición genética. La empresa obtuvo un certificado de bios seguridad para el maíz BT y GT de segunda generación, BBL2-2, en mayo de 2024.
Origin también estableció el 'Consorcio de Servicios de Criogenética Biológica de Origin Marker' con China Golden Marker Biotechnology, lanzando cuatro servicios biotecnológicos: aplicaciones transgénicas BBL2-2, mejora de marcadores moleculares y variedades, mejora de rasgos de edición genética y aplicaciones de la biblioteca de mutantes de maíz.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED)는 제4회 산야 국제 종자 산업 회의에서 생명공학에서의 주요 발전과 중요한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 중국 농업 대학 및 베이징 농업 및 임업 과학 아카데미와 3자 파트너십을 형성하여 '스마트 식물 타입' 옥수수 개선에 집중하고 있습니다.
주요 성과로는 4개의 지방 연구 개발 플랫폼 설립, 대규모 옥수수 유전자 플랫폼 개발, 세계 최초의 옥수수 하플로이드 유도 라인 Hi3 유전자 편집 시스템 구축, 거의 300,000개의 옥수수 유전자원 축적, 여러 유전자 편집 특성에 대한 승인 획득이 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 2024년 5월에 2세대 BT 및 GT GMO 옥수수 BBL2-2 생물안전성 인증을 확보했습니다.
Origin은 또한 중국 골든 마커 생명공학과 함께 'Origin Marker 생물육종 서비스 컨소시엄'을 설립하고 BBL2-2 전이응용, 분자 마커 및 품종 개선, 유전자 편집 특성 개선 및 옥수수 돌연변이 라이브러리 응용을 포함한 네 가지 생명공학 서비스를 시작했습니다.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) a annoncé d'importants progrès en biotechnologie et un partenariat significatif lors de la 4ème Conférence Internationale de l'Industrie des Semences de Sanya. L'entreprise a formé un partenariat tripartite avec l'Université Agricole de Chine et l'Académie des Sciences Agricoles et Forestières de Pékin, axé sur l'amélioration du type de plante de maïs 'smart plant'.
Les réalisations clés comprennent : l'établissement de quatre plateformes de R&D provinciales, le développement d'une plateforme génétique de maïs à grande échelle, la création du premier système de modification génétique Hi3 au monde pour l'induction d'haploïdes de maïs, l'accumulation de près de 300 000 ressources de germoplasme de maïs et l'obtention d'une autorisation pour plusieurs traits de modification génétique. L'entreprise a obtenu un certificat de biosécurité pour le maïs BT et GT de deuxième génération BBL2-2 en mai 2024.
Origin a également créé le 'Consortium de Services de Sélection Biologique de Origin Marker' avec la China Golden Marker Biotechnology, lançant quatre services biotechnologiques : applications transgéniques BBL2-2, amélioration des marqueurs moléculaires et des variétés, amélioration des traits de modification génétique et applications de la bibliothèque de mutants de maïs.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) gab bedeutende Fortschritte in der Biotechnologie und eine wichtige Partnerschaft auf der 4. Internationalen Konferenz der Saatgutindustrie in Sanya bekannt. Das Unternehmen bildete eine Dreipartner-Partnerschaft mit der Landwirtschaftlichen Universität China und der Akademie der Agrar- und Forstwissenschaften Peking, die sich auf die Verbesserung des 'smart plant type' von Mais konzentriert.
Zu den wichtigsten Errungenschaften gehören: die Gründung von vier provinziellen F&E-Plattformen, die Entwicklung einer groß angelegten genetischen Plattform für Mais, die Schaffung des weltweit ersten Hi3-Gen-Editierungssystems zur Induktion haploider Maislinien, die Ansammlung von fast 300.000 Maiskeimproben und die Genehmigung für mehrere Genbearbeitungsmerkmale. Das Unternehmen erhielt im Mai 2024 ein Biosicherheitszertifikat für den BT- und GT-GMO-Mais der zweiten Generation BBL2-2.
Origin gründete auch das 'Origin Marker Biologische Züchtungsdienstleistungskonsortium' mit der China Golden Marker Biotechnology und startete vier biotechnologische Dienstleistungen: BBL2-2-transgene Anwendungen, molekulare Marker- und Sortenverbesserung, Verbesserung von Genbearbeitungsmerkmalen und Anwendungen der Maismutantenbibliothek.
- Secured strategic partnership with China Agricultural University and Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
- Obtained BBL2-2 biosafety certificate for second-generation BT and GT GMO corn in May 2024
- Developed world's first corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing technology system
- Established four provincial R&D platforms and accumulated 300,000 corn germplasm resources
- Launched four new comprehensive biotechnology services through Origin Marker consortium
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The partnership with China Agricultural University and Beijing Academy represents a strategic consolidation of research capabilities in agricultural biotechnology. The development of the Hi3 gene editing system for corn haploid induction is particularly noteworthy, as it enables more precise and efficient crop improvement. The BBL2-2 GMO corn biosafety certificate obtained in 2024 is a major regulatory milestone that opens commercial opportunities.
The establishment of four provincial R&D platforms and accumulation of 300,000 corn germplasm resources positions Origin Agritech with substantial intellectual property and research infrastructure. The company's focus on smart plant type improvement through gene editing of traits like leaf angle and plant height demonstrates a sophisticated approach to crop optimization.
In simple terms: Origin is building a powerful toolkit to create better corn varieties by partnering with top research institutions and using cutting-edge gene editing technology. They've received government approval for their genetically modified corn and have collected hundreds of thousands of corn varieties to work with.
The formation of the Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium signals a strategic pivot toward a service-based business model in the agricultural biotechnology sector. This diversification from pure seed development to offering comprehensive biotech services could create multiple revenue streams through:
- BBL2-2 transgenic applications licensing
- Molecular marker and variety improvement services
- Gene editing trait customization
- Corn mutant library access
For the average investor: Think of this as Origin transforming from just a seed company into a technology service provider - similar to how IBM evolved from hardware to services. They're now selling their expertise and tools to other companies in the agriculture industry, which could lead to more stable and diverse income sources.
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During his keynote presentation at the conference's Corn Seed Forum, Origin CEO Yan Weibin outlined the Company's strategic vision and latest achievements. "Building long-term strengths and becoming a high-tech seed service company led by biotechnology is Origin's first consideration," stated Mr. Yan. "We are committed to developing into an international seed enterprise with strong scientific research capabilities, team strength, market awareness, variety portfolio, and service capabilities."
In a significant development, Origin announced a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University, the world's top-ranked institution in agricultural science, and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. This partnership establishes a comprehensive research and development initiative focused on corn "smart plant type" improvement and innovative variety development.
"By uniting the strengths of these prestigious institutions with Origin Agritech's biotechnology capabilities, we are creating a powerhouse for agricultural innovation," said Yan. "This partnership represents a collaboration that will reshape the future of corn development and smart plant technology."
Key Achievements and Capabilities:
- Establishment of four provincial and ministerial R&D platforms with research bases in
Beijing ,Hainan , andHenan - Development of a large-scale corn genetic platform for efficient functional gene exploration
- Creation of the world's first corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing technology system in collaboration with "Science Exploration Award" winner Professor Tian Feng
- Accumulation of nearly 300,000 corn germplasm resources
- Authorization for multiple gene editing traits, including leaf angle, plant height, and rust resistance
- Obtaining the second-generation BT and GT GMO corn BBL2-2 biosafety certificate in May 2024
- Establishing the "Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium" with China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and launching four comprehensive biotechnology services: BBL2-2 transgenic applications, molecular marker and variety improvement, gene editing trait improvement, and corn mutant library applications
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