Origin(US:SEED) Prnewswireยท2024-10-21 11:30Core Insights - Origin Agritech Ltd. has established the "Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium" in partnership with China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd. to license its GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant traits and accelerate gene editing technology application in breeding programs [1][2] Group 1: Consortium Formation and Objectives - The consortium aims to promote the commercialization of Origin's GMO and gene editing technologies, following the receipt of a GMO safety certificate for its transgenic maize, BBL2-2, in May 2024 [1][2] - The partnership with China Golden Marker, which has invested 67 million yuan in a molecular marker laboratory, will enhance the consortium's capabilities in processing over 1 million samples and generating over 1 billion SNP data points annually [3] Group 2: Key Projects and Innovations - The consortium is advancing three key projects: commercialization of the BBL2-2 GMO maize event, promotion of the maize-induced gene editing system, and innovation in maize germplasm resources [3] - The gene editing technology can reduce the traditional breeding timeline from 3-4 years to just one year, improving traits such as drought resistance and disease resilience in maize [2] Group 3: Industry Impact and Relationships - The consortium has established cooperative relationships with dozens of breeding companies across China, improving over 100 corn varieties planted in key corn-producing regions [4] - The initiative is expected to significantly accelerate the commercialization of GMO and gene editing technologies, streamlining the path from lab to market [4]