Origin Agritech Showcases Advanced Biotechnology Capabilities and Announces Significant Partnerships at International Seed Industry Conference

SANYA, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced significant progress in its biotechnology breeding program and a groundbreaking partnership for the fourth time. Sanya International Seed Industry Scientist Conference and the 2025 International Seed Industry Technology Expo.

When he delivered his speech of the day at this conference Seed fieldOrigin CEO Yan Weibin explained the Company’s strategic vision and recent achievements. “Building long-term capabilities and becoming a high-quality seed supplier led by biotechnology is Origin’s first priority,” it said. Mr. Yan. “We are committed to developing into an international seed business with strong scientific research capabilities, team strength, market awareness, diversified portfolio, and service capabilities.”

In a significant development, Origin has announced a three-way partnership with China Agricultural Universitythe world’s top-ranked center for agricultural science, and Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences. This partnership establishes a comprehensive research and development initiative focused on the development of “smart” corn and the development of new varieties.

“By combining the power of these respected institutions Origin of Agritech biotechnology capabilities, we are building a strong base for agricultural innovation,” said Yan. “This partnership represents a partnership that will reshape the future of corn development and smart crop technology.”

Key Achievements and Skills:

• Establishment of four R&D platforms for provinces and ministries with research bases In Beijing, Hainanagain Henan
• Development of a large-scale maize genetic platform for the screening of functional genes
• The creation of the world’s first haploid sequencing technology in collaboration with a Professor who won the “Scientific Research Award”. Tian Feng
• A collection of nearly 300,000 corn implements
• Approval of many genetic programming traits, including leaf angle, plant height, and rust resistance
• Obtaining a biosafety certificate for the second generation of BT and GT GMO BBL2-2 May 2024
• Inventing “Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium“once China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and introducing four broad biotechnology services: BBL2-2 transgenic applications, molecular marker and variety development, gene editing feature development, and corn mutant library applications.

“Of China the seed industry is at an important stage in the birth of biotechnology,” he added Mr. Yan. “Origin is committed to continuing our massive R&D investment and providing leading biotechnology services to the seed industry while embracing digital technology and information to enable multifaceted industrial development.”

Photos from the conference are available on the Company’s X account:

About Source Agritech Limited
Source Agritech Limitedwas established in 1997 and has its headquarters Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in the middle In Beijingis a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In the seeds of biotechnologies, Origin of Agritech Phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive a Bio-Safety Certificate from Of China Department of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has developed a strong biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and insect resistance (Bt) traits. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains an X account to update investors on Company and industry developments

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