Origin Agritech Ltd. announced that Dr. Jihong Liang will join the organization as new chief technology officer effective August 3, 2016. Liang will bring exceptional scientific knowledge of plant breeding and biotechnology as well as global seed leadership experience to the Origin team. In this role, Liang will lead and direct all aspects of global biotechnology and plant genetic research within Origin. He will coordinate and accelerate external collaborations with private, academic and governmental partners to further develop technologies, traits and seed products.