Origin Agritech establishes biotechnology service consortium

Origin Agritech (SEED) announced the establishment of the “Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium” in partnership with China Golden Marker Biotechnology. This consortium is designed to license Origin’s GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant traits to a wider range of industry players and to accelerate the application of Origin’s gene editing technology in breeding programs. The consortium represents a significant step in advancing the commercialization of Origin’s cutting-edge GMO and gene editing technologies. Following the company’s receipt of a GMO safety certificate for its transgenic maize, BBL2-2, in May 2024, this consortium will play a key role in promoting the licensing of these GMO traits to seed companies and research institutes. In addition, Origin Agritech’s gene editing technology, is central to the consortium’s mission. By integrating this technology into Origin’s breeding programs and its partners, the consortium seeks to accelerate product development while expanding the royalty opportunities for new, high-performing maize varieties. China Golden Marker Biotechnology is a high-tech biotechnology company specializing in next-generation sequencing, gene chip detection, and molecular marker technology.