Origin(US:SEED) Prnewswireยท2025-01-16 13:59Core Viewpoint - Origin Agritech Ltd. has made significant advancements in its biotechnology breeding program and announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing corn development and smart plant technology [1][2][3]. Group 1: Company Developments - Origin Agritech's CEO, Yan Weibin, emphasized the company's strategic vision to become a high-tech seed service company led by biotechnology [2]. - The company has established a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences to focus on corn "smart plant type" improvement and innovative variety development [2][3]. - Origin Agritech is committed to substantial R&D investments and aims to provide leading biotechnology services while integrating digital and information technologies [4]. Group 2: Achievements and Capabilities - The company has developed a large-scale corn genetic platform for efficient functional gene exploration and created the world's first corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing technology system [6]. - Origin Agritech has accumulated nearly 300,000 corn germplasm resources and has received authorization for multiple gene editing traits, including leaf angle, plant height, and rust resistance [6]. - The company obtained the second-generation BT and GT GMO corn BBL2-2 biosafety certificate in May 2024 and established the "Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium" to launch comprehensive biotechnology services [6].